Buyer I

CAE Inc; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE Inc. is seeking a Buyer II in Arlington, TX to support USG and non-USG contracts by researching vendors, soliciting quotes, and issuing purchase orders of medium value and complexity.

You will discuss price, delivery, and vendor capability with internal customers, negotiate terms, and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring CPSR-compliant documentation. Requires a high school diploma (or BA/BS preferred) with 3–5 years of procurement experience; DoD suitability and US

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3-5 years experience; or BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations Management or related field.
• Experience with vendor sourcing, negotiation and purchase order administration.
• Experience working with CPSR-compliant documentation and DoD requirements.

Responsibilities

• Discuss price, delivery and vendor capability with internal customers.
• Researches and identifies potential vendors; negotiates price and delivery.
• Administrates and maintains purchase orders; maintains vendor relationships.

Skills

Vendor coordination

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Procurement

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

High school diploma

BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations Management or related field

Tools

CostPoint

MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Buyer IIApplylocations: Tampa: USA-TX-Arlington-2200 Arlington Downs Rdtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: 122382# Who We Are:* **CAE Vision:** Our 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 Defense & Security Mission:** CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.* **CAE Values:** Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.# What We Have to Offer:* Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance* A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe* Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions* Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!# **Summary**The position requires the incumbent to research and select vendors to solicit quotes and issue purchase order of medium dollar value and complexity supporting USG and Non-USG contracts. Typical procurements relate to less complex build-to-print assemblies that require specifications and drawings and COTS software licenses.# **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Discuss price, delivery and vendor/supplier capability with internal customers* Researches and identifies potential vendors/suppliers* Negotiates price and delivery for responsible commodities* Administrates and maintains purchase orders in compliance with approved procedures* Establishes and maintains good vendor relationships and satisfies internal customers* Experience with purchase order file documentation that is fully compliant with all required elements to maintain a successful Contractor Purchasing Systems Review (CPSR)* Partners with Supplier Quality and Shipping/Receiving as it relates to poor quality, order inconsistences and damaged products* Other duties as assigned# **Qualifications and Education Requirements*** High school diploma and 3-5 years experience; or BA/BS Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operation Management or related field.# **Preferred Skills*** Teamwork* Detailed Oriented* Time Management* Analytical thinking* Good interpersonal skills* MRP Knowledge, CostPoint* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite* Ability to negotiate medium dollar value purchase orders with limited management oversight* Ability to complete moderately complex price analysis # **Security Responsibilities**Must 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 company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.* Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.# **Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.**# **Work Environment**Work is performed in a controlled environment with almost no exposure to disagreeable environment conditions.# **Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.* May be required to climb stairs.# **Other Duties**Please note 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 their job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.