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Are you searching for a career with a company that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Are you looking for a position with a company that is growing and able to offer long-term professional advancement? Searching for a company that values a friendly work environment and that values YOU? Consider CAES. #peoplefocusedmissiondriven
Overview:
This position is located in San Jose, CA. No relocation available. Responsibilities:
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We are CAES, a technologically advanced electronics company employing more than 3,600 talented makers, thinkers, innovators, and doers nationwide. We build things that solve challenging problems from deep space to the depths of the ocean. We serve customers in defense, aerospace, security, medical, and industrial markets.
Are you searching for a career with a company that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Are you looking for a position with a company that is growing and able to offer long-term professional advancement? Searching for a company that values a friendly work environment and that values YOU? Consider CAES. #peoplefocusedmissiondriven
A career with CAES is more than just a job, it is the pathway to a bright future.
Overview:
CAES is seeking a Buyer for its Microelectronics Solutions business unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing procurement objectives and will own the performance of specific commodities and suppliers who provide those components. The Buyer II will work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a degree of judgment. The Buyer II receives instruction on specific assignment objectives and possible solutions; and seeks approval from others on matters outside of the job scope.
This position is located in San Jose, CA. No relocation available.
- Plans for and procures materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several product lines.
- Requests and analyzes quotes to ensure reasonable price, and that specifications are met.
- Initiates purchases and contracts driven through the MRP process.
- Reviews forecasted requirements and assess when to execute orders based on multiple factors.
- Negotiates critical, complex, awards in accordance with Company and Government regulations.
- Prepares complete purchase orders and arranges for specifications, material and tooling to be forwarded to suppliers.
- Manages cost improvement initiatives and establishes multi-year agreements.
- Pulls, pushes, or cancels orders per production plans.
- Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements.
- Matches material infeed and inventory turnover so as not to hold too high a percentage of inventory at any given time.
- Investigates and resolves issues with receiving, invoices or suppliers.
- Address, return and receive credit for defective materials.
- Interfaces with technical and management personnel, regarding changes in material, quantity, quality or delivery schedules.
- Develops commodity specific suppliers based on performance (Quality, Service, Technology, and Price).
- Quickly analyzes problems, investigate and determine solutions.
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum three years’ experience in material procurement
- Minimum three years' experience planning strategically for the delivery of a variety of materials and services
- Minimum three years' experience utilizing MRP (material requirement planning) systems
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
Preferred:
- 5+ years of experience in material procurement
- 5+ years of experience planning strategically for the delivery of a variety of materials and services
- 5+ years of experience utilizing MRP (material requirement planning) systems
- MRP: SAP or Oracle experience
- Advanced to Expert level in Excel and Power Point
- Manufacturing, Electronic or Aerospace/Defense industry background
- Experience performing price or cost analysis
- Experience in vendor management including agreement negotiation
- Knowledge of FAR or recent experience supporting a government contractor environment, contracts/Ts&Cs review
- Experience in international procurement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving skills and ability to think strategically
Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
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BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.
Other benefits include:
- Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year
- Annual tuition reimbursement
- Tailored management and leadership training
ABOUT CAES
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.
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