Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

What we do matters !

CPI Electron Device Business, with a history spanning more than seven decades, is a global leader in design, development, and manufacturing of electronic components and subsystems. We have locations in the United States and Europe. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the radar, defense, industrial, and scientific markets.

CPI EDB produces thousands of products that have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

We are looking for energetic, agile, highly motivated, and customer focused individuals to join our team and help us to continue to be a market leader, shaping the future in communications and power.

YOUR DAY TO DAY :

The Buyer is responsible for quoting, negotiating pricing and purchasing inventory and materials in support of CPI EDB needs. Work independently with close supervision.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR :

• Serves as Primary Liaison between CPI and our suppliers.
• Creates and maintains purchase orders.
• Pulls all documentation and sends out quote requests to suppliers.
• Evaluates supplier quotes and awards accordingly.
• Works with Planning to disposition Excess and Obsolete material.
• Assists Accounts Payables to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Escalates supplier related issues in a prompt manner.
• Helps resolve issues and answer questions from other CPI EDB employees.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE :

• Associate or bachelor’s degree and/or APICS certification a plus.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements DFAR/FAR.
• Knowledge of ERP and/or MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Microsoft Excel required.
• Working knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP.
• Ability to present possible solutions when notifying management of an issue.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Experience assisting with negotiations and ability to obtain mutually beneficial collaborative win win solutions.
• This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Salary Range: $26.92 - $35.78 / hour

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We recognize and appreciate that our employees are our most important asset. We invest in employee wellbeing by offering a wide range of comprehensive benefits to help you achieve your best physical and emotional health for yourself and your family.

Employee Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Disability insurances
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Employee assistance programs
• Workplace accommodations

Financial Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual performance and salary reviews
• Generous retirement savings plans with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Educational reimbursement
• Tax savings accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• And more!

* Please note that while our philosophy is the same in all locations, benefits may vary by office/country

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI EDB, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI EDB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI EDB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Company Description

WHAT WE DO MATTERS!

CPI Electron Device Business produces thousands of products that have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI EDB, with a history spanning more than seven decades, is a global leader in manufacturing of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States and Europe. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, radar, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Company Description

WHAT WE DO MATTERS! \r\n\r\nCPI Electron Device Business produces thousands of products that have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.\r\n\r\nCPI EDB, with a history spanning more than seven decades, is a global leader in manufacturing of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States and Europe. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, radar, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.