Procurement Buyer II

Are YOU someone that excels at problem solving and building strong relationships? CAES is seeking an experienced Commodity Buyer for its Missiles 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 role requires innovative, critical thinking skills toward solving problems and anticipating future issues. 

The Procurement team applies leading edge theories and techniques to resolve complex and often unusual tactical issues impacting the department and programs. The Buyer will work on problems of project critical scope where there is significant impact beyond the confines of their own job and department. This position is located in San Jose, CA. However, we cannot provide relocation for this role. 

Responsibilities:

• 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.