Buyer 2

Cirrus Aircraft • Duluth, MN

12d • $59,965 - $89,947

About The Position

The Buyer Level II coordinates and manages global tactical procurement and supply chain activities within assigned categories. The role supports a cross-functional team in achieving annual goals and objectives for the strategic team and applies knowledge of long-term agreements with suppliers. Duties include processing requisitions and purchase orders, optimizing inventory, managing supplier returns and shortages, tracking metrics, and improving processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Supply Chain or Operations.
• 2–4 years of procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective negotiation, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Pull/Kan-ban and Two-Bin inventory planning systems and Bills of Materials.
• Functional knowledge of engineering documentation, manufacturing process control, and technical data.
• Good organizational skills and ability to coordinate disparate tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to complete scheduled work in a timely manner.
• Excellent, professional communication in public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, charters, and internal and external settings.
• Exceptional facilitation skills to bring cross-functional teams together to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Good problem-solving skills and knowledge of Six Sigma or lean office tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM certification.
• Program or project management experience.
• Experience using ERP systems and knowledge of their functionality; Avante or JD Edwards experience.
• Experience using engineering systems and knowledge of their functionality, including Jira, Creo, Windchill, or Solumina.
• Experience using MES systems and knowledge of their functionality, including Solumina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase orders, requisitions, and similar documents for production and aftermarket products from new and existing suppliers.
• Optimize inventory using A/B/C purchasing methodology.
• Review and act on MRP exception messages, including expediting, deferrals, and PO cancellations.
• Place purchase orders promptly according to MRP recommendations.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics with suppliers and the transportation department to support correct identification and cost-effective delivery of parts.
• Manage part shortages and expedite supplier deliveries as needed to support on-time production builds.
• Escalate inventory and supplier risks to the Commodity Lead and Supply Chain Leadership as appropriate.
• Monitor project cost, schedule, technical specifications, and drawing-release status, and lead corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate new component releases and design changes with suppliers, and support technical reviews with the supply base.
• Disposition and communicate non-conforming part issues internally and externally, supporting the Cirrus quality team.
• Coordinate and monitor incoming supplier shipments for compliance with Cirrus requirements.
• Resolve supplier shipment, delay, product discrepancy, and invoice discrepancy issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and enterprise excellence projects and events.
• Support model year launches.
• Communicate potential part problems in advance when they could affect production-floor in-station work.
• Investigate cost-saving ideas with stakeholders and support decision-making with cross-functional business information.
• Support data gathering for quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Develop and use project KPIs to achieve annual goals and objectives.
• Represent Cirrus professionally internally and externally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Employer-paid group term life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account offerings, including company contributions to an HSA.
• Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through the medical provider.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 5% after 90 days and 100% vesting after one year of service.
• Various PTO plans, starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year.
• Paid holidays.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave.
• Paid funeral leave and jury duty time.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Cirrus Store, partner, and marketplace discounts.
• Company and employee clubs at various locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level