Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer at our Elyria, OH location.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Founded in 1968, Crane Aerospace & Electronics' Auburn, Calif., facility, owns a rich history of excellence in the design and manufacturing of multi-stage lubrication and gerotor pumps for aerospace and defense applications. Throughout the years, our Auburn team has developed a reputation for providing industry-leading complex, highly engineered flow control products for mission-critical engine/APU systems. Located in the Northern California foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at a new, state-of-the-art 65,000 sq. ft. facility, start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics.
Job Summary:
The Buyer II is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers in order to assure timely delivery of parts to support production needs. In addition, the Buyer II is the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.
Essential Functions:
Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream
Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Supplierson a daily basisto support changes in production requirements
Establish andmaintainpositive working relationships with suppliers; Communicate common supplier problems with Leadership, ProcurementSpecialistsand other Buyers
Develop, own, and drive an inventory action plan tomaintainproper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components
Train the value stream support personnel andfacilitatethe upgrade to a pull-based replenishment system (Kanban) to improve inventory turns andeliminatepart shortages
Monitor supplierorderstoassuretheyareshippedon atimelybasistosupport the Value Stream
Improve supplier fill rates, quality, and lead times to fit product mix and needs.
Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations
Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue cost reduction initiatives thateliminateadverse Purchase Price Index (PPI)
Interact with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement,low costregion sourcing, supplier assessment & management
Publish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers
Resolve invoice discrepancies ona timelybasis
Manage supplier quality through the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Process; Minimize production impact by ensuring discrepant materials are addressed with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement Quality, Supervisors and Suppliers
Work closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated from NCRs
ObtainReturn MerchandiseAuthorization(RMA), andprocessreturntransactionsin Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit Memoprocessforsupplierreworkofdiscrepantmaterials
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications :
Experience:2+ years of experience buying in a similar industryordemonstratedequivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school
Knowledge:In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit of assignment; Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures; Working knowledge of production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling andMaterials Requirement Planning (MRP)
Skills/Abilities:Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in Excel and Word and ability to work with Access databases; Ability to coordinatematerials and production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends; Ability to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams
Education/Certification:BA or BSdegree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related fielddesired
Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
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You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
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This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.
The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.
