Sr. Buyer

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off

Holidays

401k

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Sr. Buyer to manage procurement and supplier relations for timely parts delivery to production lines.

The role requires deep materials planning knowledge, strong communication with cross-functional teams, and expertise in cost leverage and NCR processes. Join a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years buying experience in a similar industry or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, MRP, and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Access for data handling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Communicate priorities and schedule changes to outside processing suppliers daily.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and escalate issues with leadership.
• Monitor supplier orders to ensure on-time delivery to production.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers for materials and processing operations.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams for best practices and cost leverage.
• Publish daily shortage reports with current supplier delivery info.
• Manage supplier quality through NCR processes to minimize impact.

Skills

5+ years experience

Excel

Word

Access databases

Math & logic

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Word

Access databases

Job description

Onsite

Chandler, Arizona

Full time

JR102044

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Buyer at our Chandler, AZ location.

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). From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first‑class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state‑of‑the art solutions – all in a family‑first community with top‑rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Sr. Buyer Job Summary:

The Sr. Buyer is a subject matter expert in materials planning and procurement, responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts to support production needs. This role serves as the communication and logistical link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduling, and Purchasing, while driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering supplier relationships.

Essential Functions:

• 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

• Monitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream

• Obtain quotes from suppliers for production material, Outside Processing operations and to support customer proposals

• 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

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience : 5+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated equivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school. BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related field may substitute for 2 years of experience.

• 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 production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production scheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)

• 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

• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export‑controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Top Benefits:

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

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month

• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

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.

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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.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.

The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non‑cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance‑based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on‑the‑job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.