Buyer I

Location AZ, Chandler

Department Supply Chain

Employment Type Full Time

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer I 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!

Job Summary:

The Buyer I is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers in order to assure timely delivery of parts to support production needs. In addition, the Buyer I is the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.

Essential Functions:

• 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

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers; Communicate common supplier problems with Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers

• Develop, own, and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns 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

• 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)

• 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

• Resolve invoice discrepancies on a timely basis

• 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

• Work closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated from NCRs

• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 0-2 years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school

• 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 MS Office including Excel, Word and Access; 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: High School diploma or equivalent

• Eligibility Requirement: This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment

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

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Requires occasional travel to support customers

• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task

• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds

• Mental/Visual: use of computer

• Workspace: cubicle/desk

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 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.