Buyer II- Electronics

Buyer II- Electronics

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer II- Electronics at our West Caldwell, NJ location.

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). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary : Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will be 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 Planner is the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.

Essential Functions :

• Read and analyze customer-supplied mfg specs and print packages to obtain necessary information required to quote jobs
• Seek out and select suppliers
• Obtain quotations and shop prices, calculate and establish pricing, and negotiate delivery and payment schedules
• Maintaining vendor relations on / for assigned commodities, purchasing assigned commodities
• 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
• Develop, own, and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components
• Publish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers
• Work closely with quoting department to ensure materials budget is met
• Ensure materials are in-house to meet customer requirements
• Must have working knowledge of mfg. processes and purchasing
• Obtain Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), and process return transactions in Vantage (ERP System); Follow Debit Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials
• Must have outstanding communication skills, ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements :

Top Benefits : As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy :

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.

Salary range : $79,000.00 to $96,900.00. 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.

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.