Sr Buyer

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Cristek Interconnects, LLC. is a positive and inclusive work environment looking to grow our team. The ideal candidate is aligned with our outstanding culture and would like to be part of the best interconnect company in the world. Someone looking to thrive in a career by learning new skills with hands-on training. Someone who is detail oriented and has a positive attitude. Join us and be a part of our journey of success

The Sr. Buyer is an experienced professional with a proficient understanding of components used in military

aerospace applications. The buyer role requires a basic understanding of DFAR requirements and QMS policies

managing the organization’s supply chain to support all aspects of development, production, and test activities in a

high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment. The buyer must be able to communicate with both distributors and

component manufacturers to quote, negotiate, place and monitor orders supporting the organization’s production

schedule. 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.

Position Details / Expectations:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

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).

Typical Education & Experience:

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 MRP system.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee