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About Us

CAE’s vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency, and readiness.

CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

Our values—Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, and OneCAE—define who we are and guide us in making a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a work environment that values and respects all employees, and opportunities for recognition, professional development, and advancement.

About the Role

The position requires researching and selecting vendors to solicit quotes and issue purchase orders of medium dollar value and complexity, supporting both U.S. Government (USG) and non-USG contracts. Typical procurements include less complex build-to-print assemblies requiring specifications and drawings, as well as COTS software licenses.

Responsibilities

• Discuss price, delivery, and vendor/supplier capability with internal customers.
• Research and identify potential vendors/suppliers.
• Negotiate price and delivery for responsible commodities.
• Administer and maintain purchase orders in compliance with approved procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships while satisfying internal customers.
• Ensure purchase order file documentation is fully compliant with all required elements to maintain a successful Contractor Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR).
• Partner with Supplier Quality and Shipping/Receiving to address poor quality, order inconsistencies, and damaged products.
• Comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval.
• Access and store all government and proprietary information electronically on company-provided resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 3-5 years of experience; or a BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Skills

• Teamwork
• Detail-oriented
• Time management
• Analytical thinking
• Good interpersonal skills
• MRP Knowledge (CostPoint preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to negotiate medium dollar value purchase orders with limited management oversight
• Ability to complete moderately complex price analysis

Work Environment

Work is performed in a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable conditions.

Physical Demands

• May be required to sit for long periods.
• May be required to climb stairs.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.