Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space, our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CED's current salary range for this role is $71,500 to $89,500 / year. At CED, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, location and geography. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program.

CED’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

The CED Buyer I is responsible for the procurement and scheduling of materials and products as per material planning recommendations. The Buyer reviews demand for the procurement of products, materials, and services for the manufacture of complex aerospace devices. The position is responsible for professional and timely supplier interactions which ensure parts and services meet or exceed quality and cost and delivery expectations.

• Procurement of materials and outside services to support on time delivery to customers and financial metrics
• Execute RFQ to purchase within program schedule time constraints
• Continuously improve supplier relationships (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost)
• Measure supplier performance using key performance indicators and ensure alignment with strategic and tactical expectations; escrow concerns to Supply Chain leadership
• Effectively collaborate with other departments and employees to support company goals and objectives
• Maintain the vendor database with correct information and status
• Schedules and tracks material deliveries to align with active production schedules and program requirements
• Monitor and update purchase orders to ensure delivery dates are current and correct
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and delivery delays with suppliers

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ensures 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Other duties / responsibilities as assigned by leadership

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Bachelor’s degree, in business or engineering, or equivalent education and work experience

Minimum of 1 year experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment;
Aerospace and Defense industry experience is desired.

• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including implementation of procedures and knowledge of MRP systems (D365 experience a plus)
• Professional communication skills to influence others internal and external to the organization
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate
• Ability to change focus due to shifting priorities or…