Buyer II

About the role

The Buyer is responsible for quoting, negotiating pricing and purchasing inventory and materials in support of CPI needs. Works with close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Primary Liaison between CPI and our suppliers
• Source parts required (production and facility) from suppliers
• Aid Engineering with the qualification of new suppliers identified in sourcing efforts
• Create and maintain purchase orders
• Pull all documentation and send out quote requests to suppliers
• Evaluate supplier quotes and award accordingly
• Work with Planning to dispose of excess and obsolete material
• Aid Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Resolve and/or escalate supplier-related issues in a timely manner
• Help resolve issues and answer questions from other CPI employees
• Support Business Development efforts by preparing costed BOMs for quotes
• Develop and implement supply chain automation
• Perform other tasks and duties as required

Qualifications

• Working experience with ERP and/or MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Working knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP messages
• Excellent organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

Skills

• Working experience with ERP and/or MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Working knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP messages
• Excellent organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

Benefits

$60,000 - $70,000 Annually.

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000 Annually.

Schedule

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Ability to work seated at a computer for long periods of time. Ability to go onto the shop floor and other departments as needed.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Ability to work seated at a computer for long periods of time. Ability to go onto the shop floor and other departments as needed.

Required Skills

• Working experience with ERP and/or MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Working knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP messages
• Excellent organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree and/or APICS certification a plus
• 5 to 7 years’ experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing environment

Additional Information

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).