Buyer I

Crane Company; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 83,200 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

401k plan with company match

15 days of paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Company seeks a Buyer II in Burbank, California, responsible for managing procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of parts for production. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Supply Chain or a related field. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, a 401k plan, and education reimbursement. The salary range is $83,200 to $102,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a purchasing role or equivalent knowledge from relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and material requirements planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing components to assure timely delivery.
• Negotiate purchase orders and pursue cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop inventory action plans to maintain proper inventory levels.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Proficiency in Excel

Problem-solving

Education

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field

Tools

Oracle ERP System

Job description

Job Summary

The Buyer II is 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 II is the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.

About Crane

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 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.

Essential Functions

• Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream
• Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers; Communicate common supplier problems with Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers
• Develop, own, and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components
• 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
• Monitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream
• Improve supplier fill rates, quality, and lead times to fit product mix and needs.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue cost reduction initiatives that eliminate adverse Purchase Price Index (PPI)
• Interact with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low cost region sourcing, supplier assessment & management
• Publish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers
• Resolve invoice discrepancies on a timely basis
• Manage supplier quality through the Non-Conforming Report (NCR) Process; Minimize production impact by ensuring discrepant materials are addressed with Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement Quality, Supervisors and Suppliers
• Work closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated from NCRs
• Obtain Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), and process return transactions in Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated equivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit of assignment; Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures; Working knowledge of scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production, production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge
• Skills/Abilities: Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in Excel and Word and ability to work with Access databases; Ability to coordinate materials and production schedules with multiple teams, solve urgent problems associated with the manufacture of products and document and communicate production outcomes and trends
• Ability to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams
• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field desired

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment

Eligibility Requirement

• This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Requires occasional travel to support customers

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.

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: $83,200 to $102,000.

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.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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.