Sr. Buyer

CMI Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

CMI Group, a leading Aerospace and Defense manufacturer, seeks a Sr. Buyer for its South Phoenix facility. You will drive supplier material delivery aligned with customer requirements and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing procurement, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing procurement experience.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs unassisted.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier material delivery in line with customer requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and administer purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Escalate supply gaps within supplier and CMI.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate supplier quotes.
• Track procurements and drive supplier improvement.
• Develop supplier relationships and drive performance.
• Manage metrics like OTTR, PO ack, forecast alignment, and decommits.
• Support continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery and lead time.
• Act as intermediary between vendors and internal customers to resolve issues.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or similar technical discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Location:

South Phoenix - 3617 E La Salle St, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Full time, on site position

REQUIRED:

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.

Sr. Buyer Responsibilities

• Drive supplier material delivery in line with key customer requirements.


• Plans, schedules, and administrates purchase orders to ensure material is delivered on time.


• Escalates within supplier and CMI for demand-supply gaps.


• Capable of sending out RFQ’s and evaluating supplier quotes


• Track multiple procurements by supplier and manage supplier improvement


• Develop supplier relationships and drive supplier performance.


• Drive key metrics including supplier OTTR, PO acknowledgment, forecast alignment, past due, and decommits.


• Demonstrates an active commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead Time.


• Follow-up with suppliers. Acts as intermediary between vendors and internal customers to resolve fabrication, cost and schedule issues, to satisfy customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or similar technical discipline.


• 5+ years of prior manufacturing procurement experience is required.


• Ability to lift moderate to heavy objects, up to 15 lbs unassisted.

Preferred Skills

• Good technical knowledge of procurement and sourcing


• Must be highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal/external customers at all levels


• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building skills


• Intermediate MS Excel (Office) knowledge (pivot tables, vlookups, basic formulas)


• Ability to multi-task projects and assess priorities in a complex and demanding environment.


• Some experience or knowledge in using database systems (ERP/MRP/MPS)


• Need to be well organized and exhibit follow through abilities

Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40+ hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match.

CMI Group is a federal subcontractor and maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Arizona Revised Statutes

• 23-493. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

This Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And Will Not Discriminate Against Any Employee Or Applicant Due To Age, Race, Disability, Veteran Status, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Gender Or Any Other Protected Classification. VEVRAA Federal Subcontractor. This Company Provides Provide Equal Employment Opportunities To Applicants Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Or Disabilities In Compliance With Federal And State Laws Including

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended


• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended


• Rehabilitation Act of 1973


• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974


• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)


• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.


• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act


• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq