Buyer I

Job Summary

The Buyer I is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers to support production needs. They also serve as the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.

About the Role

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Located in Burbank, the company offers a supportive community atmosphere and a long history of engineering excellence.

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 Suppliers on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers
• Develop, own, and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components
• Train the value stream support personnel and facilitate the upgrade to a pull-based replenishment system (Kanban) to improve inventory turns and eliminate part shortages
• Maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components
• 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
• Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue 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
• Publish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers
• 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
• Acquire Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), and process return transactions in Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 0-2 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 scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production, production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge
• Skills/Abilities: Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in Excel and Word and ability to work with Access databases; 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 desired

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment

Eligibility Requirement

This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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

Top Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

Company Information

• 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 following your start date
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

Company Commitment

• 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.

Background Check

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

FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Salary Range

$32.19/hr. - $39.17/hr.

Other Information

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Salary range: $32.19/hr. - $39.17/hr. 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. 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.