Cristek · 1 month ago
Sr. Buyer
Anaheim,CA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCristek Interconnects, LLC. is a positive and inclusive work environment looking to grow our team. The Sr. Buyer is responsible for managing the organization’s supply chain to support development, production, and test activities in a military aerospace context, requiring communication with distributors and manufacturers to optimize procurement efforts.
AerospaceElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSales
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze inventory levels for each product category and take appropriate action to maintain inventory levels within corporate guidelines, objectives and initiatives
Monitor and ensure data base is current and complete for any items to be purchased
Review MRP messages and generate or revise purchase orders to meet customer demand and inventory plan
As required, investigate and develop new sources of supply from drawings and specifications
Assess current supply base on an on-going basis and recommend changes/alternatives that could reduce purchased material cost or add higher value
Establish priorities and in the case of schedule slippages or non-conforming material, establish the necessary corrective action
Directs the development and execution of buying goods in a lowest cost of ownership format, increasing inventory turns
Partner with sales, production, and operations to forecast demand and develop enhanced forecasting techniques and processes
Coordinates with quality, manufacturing, production, and sales in order to determine product and service requirements and to insure that purchasing specifications are clearly defined
Explores the market for new sources of supply and develops them in anticipation of need or when specific advantage is available
Execute purchase orders
Approve and or challenge vendor invoices to verify cost accuracy in the system
Participating in special activities within the company when necessary
Participate in reporting Cost and Pricing Date for
Other duties as requested by management
Qualification
Required
Proficient understanding of components used in military aerospace applications
Basic understanding of DFAR requirements and QMS policies
Ability to communicate with both distributors and component manufacturers to quote, negotiate, place and monitor orders
Identify alternate sources of supply when schedules are impacted by material lead-time constraints
Support supplier qualification activities as needed
Support bid and proposal efforts with quotations and cost and lead-time estimates
Utilize experience and knowledge to continually drive procurement activity towards lowest total experience cost
Monitor and analyze inventory levels for each product category and take appropriate action to maintain inventory levels within corporate guidelines, objectives and initiatives
Monitor and ensure database is current and complete for any items to be purchased
Review MRP messages and generate or revise purchase orders to meet customer demand and inventory plan
Investigate and develop new sources of supply from drawings and specifications
Assess current supply base on an ongoing basis and recommend changes/alternatives that could reduce purchased material cost or add higher value
Establish priorities and in the case of schedule slippages or non-conforming material, establish the necessary corrective action
Direct the development and execution of buying goods in a lowest cost of ownership format, increasing inventory turns
Partner with sales, production, and operations to forecast demand and develop enhanced forecasting techniques and processes
Coordinate with quality, manufacturing, production, and sales in order to determine product and service requirements and to ensure that purchasing specifications are clearly defined
Explore the market for new sources of supply and develop them in anticipation of need or when specific advantage is available
Execute purchase orders
Approve and or challenge vendor invoices to verify cost accuracy in the system
Participate in special activities within the company when necessary
Participate in reporting Cost and Pricing Data for other duties as requested by management
Preferred
Experience purchasing electronics, custom metal fabricated parts, cable and wiring harnesses, and / or complex electrical components and assemblies
Read and interpret technical specifications and drawings
Advanced Excel skills including use of pivot tables, lookup tables, etc
Knowledge of Supply Chain principles and concepts in defense contracting
Knowledge in the procurement processes of military grade products
Knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or a related field
Preferred: 10+ years of purchasing, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing environment
10+ years' experience in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SAP/MRP system
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company paid Life
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with matching contribution
Holiday
Paid Time off
Company
Cristek
Founded in 1985, Cristek has proudly served the military and aerospace industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-01-05Acquired
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