Job Description:

Buyer

• 5038


• San Jose, California


• Logistics & Supply Chain


• Full-time regular


• 10%

Job Description

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.

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 will work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a degree of judgment. The Buyer 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:

• High School Diploma or GED.


• Minimum eight to ten years' experience in procurement.


• Minimum eight to ten years' experience planning strategically for the delivery of a variety of materials and services.


• Minimum eight to ten 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:

• Bachelor's Degree.


• MRP: SAP or Oracle experience preferred.


• Advanced to Expert level in Excel and Power Point.


• Manufacturing, Electronic or Aerospace 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.

CAES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of CAES to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. CAES will refrain from discharging, or otherwise discriminating against, employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants.

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The Pay Transparency Policy is available here.

CAES is 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 send an e-mail to CAEScareers@caes.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.