Buyer I​/II; Temp

Job Summary

The Buyer I/II is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers in order to assure timely delivery of parts to support production needs. This position is a temporary hire opportunity and serves as the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. The company operates in demanding environments, from engines to landing gear, satellites to medical implants, and missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The Burbank facility produces aircraft components that help deliver passengers and military personnel safely, supporting a wide fleet worldwide.

• 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 and resolve supplier problems with Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and communicate common issues.
• Develop, own, and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turn 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).