Job Description

Buyer will be responsible to procure at the lowest overall cost in support of MRP requirements, while ensuring superior supplier quality and delivery performance. Buyers develop sourcing tactics and strategies, negotiate purchase order values, and monitor purchase orders in support of programs. Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, develop remedial action plans, and coordinate internal functions required to support the procurement function. Apply root cause analysis, cost analysis, lean enterprise tools and techniques toward the development of a high performance supply chain. Represent suppliers interests internally, advocating supplier positions when appropriate. Achieve positive results while adhering to CPI values, maintaining positive communications with suppliers, and improving supplier relationships.

Essential Functions:

· Review and assimilate MRP requirements

· Develop sourcing plans and issue RFQ’s/ RFP’s

· Negotiate purchase order terms and conditions advantageous to CPI

· Properly align purchase order deliveries with supplier capacity, while meeting CPI needs

· Evaluate potential sources of supply

· Act as the voice of the supplier internal to CPI and be a supplier advocate where appropriate

· Experience in contract negotiations

· Effectively manage supplier performance issues and successfully implement corrective measures where necessary

· Lead Strategy and Development of Sourcing Plans that tie to IPT and Corporate Goals

· Perform Cohesive bid analysis and rationalize purchase order awards.

Qualifications

· 3+ years of experience

· Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent education and work experience

· Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills is required

· General understanding of Procurement principles and concepts

· Experience working within the Aerospace and Defense industry

· Familiarity and experience purchasing in support of government contracts and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

· Experience in MRP/ERP system

· Proficiency in standard computing software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

The salary range for this position is : $54,000-$85,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and other factors allowed by law. Individuals are not typically hired at or near the top of the salary range.

This employer considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status .