Buyer 2

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

Cirrus is seeking a Buyer Level II to drive tactical procurement for production and aftermarket parts. You will coordinate POs, requisitions, and supplier communications while optimizing inventory and expediting orders as needed.

You will analyze MRP messages, manage lead times, and support cost-saving initiatives within a cross-functional team. A strong emphasis on communication and problem solving is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations.
• 2-4 years of procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with Pull/Kan‑ban and Two‑Bin planning.
• Familiarity with BOMs and engineering docs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase orders, requisitions and supplier docs.
• Optimize inventory per A/B/C purchasing methodology.
• Review MRP exception messages and expedite POs.
• Place POs timely according to MRP recommendations.
• Coordinate transport and logistics with suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage shortages and expedite to ensure on-time production.
• Escalate supplier risk to leadership as needed.
• Monitor project KPIs and communicate status.
• Support model year launches and cross-functional reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Pull/Kan‑ban

Two‑Bin inventory

Bill of Materials

Engineering docs

Manufacturing processes

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

ERP systems (Avante JD Edwards)

Jira

Creo

Windchill

Solumina

Job description

Overview

The Buyer Level II is responsible for coordinating and managing the global procurement and supply chain tactical procurement activity within the assigned categories. The activities this role is responsible for are requisition placement and processing, PO processing, PO rescheduling, inventory review and optimization, processing returns to the supplier, expediting parts and eliminating shortages through proactive actions, weekly metric tracking, process improvements etc. This role is responsible for supporting a cross-functional team to achieve annual goals and objectives of the strategic team and understand the terms of the long‑term agreements with the supply base.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities such as coordinating purchase orders, requisitions, and other similar documents related to the purchasing of products for production and aftermarket parts from new/existing suppliers.
• Optimize inventory by adhering to A/B/C purchasing methodology.
• Review and act upon MRP exception messages (expedites, deferrals, and cancellation of POs).
• Timely place POs according to MRP recommendations
• Coordinate transportation and logistics methods with input from the supplier and transportation department to ensure parts are identified correctly and delivered in a cost‑effective manner.
• Manage part shortages and expedite as necessary from suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery for production builds.
• Escalate inventory and supplier risk to Commodity Lead and Supply Chain Leadership as appropriate.
• Monitor cost, schedule, technical specification and drawing release status of projects and lead corrective actions as required. Coordinate with supply base new component releases and design changes.
• Support technical reviews with the supply base.
• Disposition and communicate non‑conforming part issues internally and externally providing support to the Cirrus quality team.
• Coordinate and monitor incoming supplier shipment to ensure compliance with Cirrus requirements.
• Resolve issues related to supplier shipments, delays, product discrepancies, and invoice discrepancies.
• Participate in continuous improvement and enterprise excellence projects and events.
• Support model year launches.
• Provide advanced communication on potential part problems that could affect in‑station work on the production floor.
• Investigate new cost savings ideas with appropriate stakeholders and drive decision making with appropriate business information from a cross‑functional team.
• Support data gathering for quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Develop and utilize project KPI's to drive results to meet annual goals and objectives.
• Represent Cirrus in a highly professional manner internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Supply Chain/Operations
• 2-4 years of experience in the procurement field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective negotiation, communication, decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in Pull/Kan‑ban, and Two‑Bin inventory planning systems and Bill of Materials.
• Functional knowledge of engineering documentation, manufacturing process control, and technical data.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate between disparate tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Timely completion of scheduled work.
• Excellent and professional communication skills in all forms and formats (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, charters, internal/external, etc.).
• Exceptional facilitation skills to bring a cross‑functional team together to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Good problem‑solving skills with knowledge of six‑sigma or lean office tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel.

Preferred

• APICS CPIM certification.
• Program/Project management experience.
• ERP systems use and functionality, Avante or JD Edwards experience.
• Engineering systems use and functionality, Jira, Creo, Windchill, Solumina.
• MES systems use and functionality, Solumina.

Our Benefits

Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer‑Paid Coverages: Group term life, short‑and long‑term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well‑being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well‑being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug‑free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $59,964.80/Yr. - USD $89,947.20/Yr.