Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer at our Burbank, CA location.
Job Summary:
The Senior Buyer is a subject matter expert in materials planning and 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 Senior Buyer is the communication and logistical link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduling, and Purchasing. Position requires to be onsite Monday-Friday.
Essential Functions:
Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream through the procurement of the System Integrated Products (SIP) Product line
SIP products are highly engineering products that are procured as specification controlled items (Examples: Accumulators, Fuses, Pressure control valves, etc)
Primary interface between the Customer Account Manager and Supplier for the managing of requirements with the SIP suppliers
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with SIP suppliers; Communicate common supplier problems with Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers
Act as a lead in the Value Stream and as a liaison between the Value Stream and the Procurement manager
Partner with the Value Stream to drive supply chain goals through the value stream roadmap
Share best practices across the group and willingly take on additional work
Own and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components associated with SIP product lines
Train and facilitate the upgrade to a pull-based replenishment system (Kanban) to improve inventory turns and eliminate part shortages
Monitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream
Improve supplier fill rates, quality, and lead times to fit product mix and needs
Use Kaizen to continuously improve lead-times, smooth material flow and improve organizational efficiency
Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and SIP
Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursues cost reduction initiatives that eliminate adverse Purchase Price Index (PPI)
Interact with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low cost region sourcing, supplier assessment & management
Resolve invoice discrepancies on a timely basis
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, and addressing customer returns
Obtain Return Merchandise Authorizaton (RMA), and processes return transactions in Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated equivalent 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 and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP); knowledge with subcontracts management
Skills/Abilities: Requires well-developed skill in communicating with others. Proficiency in Excel and Word and Oracle ERP 11i; Ability to coordinate materials 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 BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field (Preferred)
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:
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Requires occasional travel to support customers
Standing: 10 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 90 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer
Workspace: cubicle/desk
Top Benefits:
Salary range: $98,259.20 to $120,660.80. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
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
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.
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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
