Associate Buyer​/Planner

Description

Cristek Interconnects, LLC, a Qnnect company, is headquartered in Anaheim, CA, with divisions in Minden, NV and North Billerica, MA which specializes in contract build-to-print cable and harness assemblies for military product. Cristek is a preferred supplier to several major military and aerospace prime contractors. Cristek has consistently earned the trust of its customers by combining solid interconnect design and manufacturing expertise with a "can-do" entrepreneurial spirit.

As a result, they have earned numerous industry and customer awards. Cristek is now looking for the newest member of its team.

The Associate Buyer/Planner supports all purchasing and material planning activities at the North Billerica facility, ensuring material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

This role is primarily purchasing-focused (approximately 70%) with responsibility for executing material requirements planning within BEAS (SAP Business One) and supporting production planning activities (approximately 30%).

Reporting to the Site General Manager with corporate supply chain support, this role runs MRP in BEAS, manages purchase order execution, monitors shortages, and partners cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Corporate Supply Chain to ensure operational continuity.

The culture is driven by three core pillars:
Dream Big, Have Fun, and Get Stuff Done (GSD). We believe how we treat people is as important as how we perform. We operate in a high-accountability, high-recognition environment where team members are empowered to grow and take ownership. This role reflects the ACE principles —
Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment — by ensuring material readiness, supplier performance, and system accuracy directly support operational success.

This position is designed as a growth role with development potential toward a Senior Buyer path.

• Generate and manage purchase orders within BEAS (SAP Business One).
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely procurement of materials to support production.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, order status, and delivery performance.
• Proactively expedite materials to prevent production disruptions.
• Support RFQ activities and supplier selection initiatives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing records, and lead times within BEAS.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with Accounting.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, FAR, DFAR, and internal purchasing policies.

• Execute and review MRP runs within BEAS (SAP Business One) for the North Billerica site.
• Analyze system-generated recommendations including planned orders, shortages, and exception messages.
• Identify material constraints and communicate risks proactively.
• Coordinate with Production regarding material availability and schedule impact.
• Support work order release readiness by validating material availability in BEAS.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters including lead times, reorder points, safety stock, and vendor data.
• Escalate material risks to corporate Planner and Director of Supply Chain when required.
• Support backlog alignment and on-time delivery performance.

• BEAS Manufacturing (SAP Business One) preferred
• MRP logic including demand signals, BOM structure, lead time offsets, and exception management
• Purchasing processes within a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace / military supply chain compliance requirements
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and BOM structures
• Inventory control and material flow principles

• Run and interpret BEAS MRP outputs with minimal supervision
• Analyze material demand and respond proactively to shortages
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships across Production, Engineering, and Quality
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and data integrity
• Drive issues to closure with urgency and accountability

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• 1–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Operations
• Experience working in a BEAS (SAP Business One) or comparable MRP-driven environment preferred
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking/understanding English
• Good manual dexterity to use inspection and office equipment
• Must meet ITAR requirements as a U.S. Person

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms…