NPI Buyer III/ IV

Honeywell UOP Training; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an NPI Buyer III/IV in San Diego, CA. This full-time position involves collaborating across departments to manage supply chains and procurement processes for critical missions in defense and aerospace sectors. The ideal candidate will have purchasing experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in ERP and PLM systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive PTO, holidays, and family leave.

Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement.

Leadership training and medical programs.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Knowledge of PLM systems like Agile.

Responsibilities

• Determine material requirements and manage procurement processes.
• Negotiate and execute awards for direct and indirect materials.
• Interface with suppliers and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

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Job Description

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions, serving customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Position Overview

This full-time, onsite NPI Buyer position involves collaborating across multiple departments, planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of materials through pre-production to early production lifecycle to determine required material purchases. Responsibilities include obtaining materials using engineering and production schedules, maintaining inventory levels, resolving discrepancies, evaluating supplier reliability, and developing new supply sources. The role requires building positive relationships with suppliers to improve quality, costs, and service, while ensuring compliance with DOD certifications. The position will act as a lead for our Defense Systems business in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Determine material requirements, source, negotiate, and execute awards for direct and indirect materials, and capital equipment.
• Monitor new requirements, support production schedules, evaluate programs, and communicate impacts.
• Obtain quotations, expedite orders, negotiate complex awards, and manage procurement processes.
• Interface with suppliers and internal teams, produce status reports, and manage purchase orders and contracts.
• Identify and establish supplier relationships, participate in supplier evaluations, and maintain accurate system data.
• Participate in safety, Lean/Six Sigma activities, and support KPI reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Five (5) years of purchasing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Experience with vendors across electronics, PWB, and machined parts.
• Knowledge of PLM systems like Agile.

Preferred:

• Cost reduction, strategic sourcing, or total cost of ownership experience.
• Experience in early-stage engineering projects or product transfers.
• Certifications such as CPM, CPIM, or ISM membership.

Salary Range: $64,173 - $117,537 annually in San Diego. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, paid holidays, and more.

Benefits

• Comprehensive PTO, holidays, and family leave.
• Student Loan Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement.
• Alternate work schedules, leadership training, medical programs, and more.

About CAES

CAES provides high-reliability electronic solutions for aerospace, defense, healthcare, and more. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain