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In addition, the Buyer I is the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Scheduler, and Purchasing.\nAbout Crane:\nCrane 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). Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft - delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.\nStart the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!\nEssential Functions:\nPerform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers to support the Value Stream\n\nCommunicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements\n\nEstablish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers; Communicate common supplier problems with Leadership, Procurement Specialists and other Buyers\n\nDevelop, own, and drive an inventory action plan to maintain proper inventory levels and achieve turns goals of key production components\n\nTrain the value stream support personnel and facilitate the upgrade to a pull-based replenishment system (Kanban) to improve inventory turns and eliminate part shortages\n\nMonitor supplier orders to assure they are shipped on a timely basis to support the Value Stream\n\nImprove supplier fill rates, quality, and lead times to fit product mix and needs.\n\nObtain quotes from suppliers for production material and Outside Processing operations\n\nNegotiate blanket purchase orders and pursue cost reduction initiatives that eliminate adverse Purchase Price Index (PPI)\n\nInteract with sourcing teams to ensure best practices and greatest leverage in procurement, low cost region sourcing, supplier assessment & management\n\nPublish daily shortage report to communicate current delivery information from suppliers\n\nResolve invoice discrepancies on a timely basis\n\nManage 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\n\nWork closely with suppliers and Procurement Quality Engineers to resolve Corrective Action Requests (CARs) generated from NCRs\n\nObtain Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), and process return transactions in Oracle (ERP System); Follow Debit Memo process for supplier rework of discrepant materials\n\nAny other task assigned by supervisor or management\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nExperience: 2+ years of experience buying in a similar industry or demonstrated equivalent knowledge of supply chain function through work experience or school\n\nKnowledge: In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the operating unit ofassignment; Working knowledge of buying, and ordering procedures; Working knowledge ofscheduling and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)of computer systems that support production, e.g., inventory control, purchasing, production, production planning, material requirements planning and Kanban systems; Working knowledge\n\nSkills/Abilities: Well-developed skill in communicating with others; Proficiency in Excel and Word and ability to work with Access databases; 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\n\nAbility to perform math and logic computations requiring sequencing of times, critical incidents, and numeric information; Ability to negotiate changes with vendors and manufacturing teams\n\nEducation/Certification: BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Materials-related fielddesired\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience working in a regulated manufacturing environment\n\nEligibility Requirement:\nThis 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).\n\nWorking Conditions:\nWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment\n\nManufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limitedto: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any otherrequired PPE\n\nMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures,confined spaces, dust or fumes\n\nRequires occasional travel to support customers\n\nTop Benefits:\nAs a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:\nBenefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.\n\nTime Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.\n\n401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.\n\nEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment.\n\nYou can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.\nWe 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.\nIn 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.\nSalary range: $83,200 - $102,000. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.\nThis 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.\nCrane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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