Aerospace Buyer II - On-Site Fort Walton Beach

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401k match

Education reimbursement

15 days PTO + 11 holidays

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing of components for production, coordinate with manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes inventory control, supplier relationship management, and value-stream collaboration to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiency. The position requires 2+ years’ buying experience in a similar setting, strong Excel/Word skills, and familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or equivalent knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes in the operating unit
• Working knowledge of production planning, MRP and Kanban systems
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; ability to work with Access databases

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirements planning and coordinate with manufacturing to support value stream
• Communicate priorities and schedule changes to suppliers to support production
• Establish and maintain positive supplier relationships; escalate issues with leadership
• Develop and execute inventory action plans to optimize inventory turns
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and negotiate blanket purchase orders; drive cost reduction measures
• Interface with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and supplier management

Skills

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Access

Job description

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Inc. in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking a Buyer II to manage purchasing of components for production, coordinate with manufacturing, suppliers, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes inventory control, supplier relationship management, and value-stream collaboration to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiency. The position requires 2+ years’ buying experience in a similar setting, strong Excel/Word skills, and familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle.