Senior Buyer

Downers Grove, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) celebrates 50 years of building products that protect our country protect the individual warfighter and send rockets into outer space our growth is creating new opportunities to expand our team with talented individuals who want to shape the next era of mission-critical innovation.

CED is well situated in Downers Grove Illinois - we are located a commuter train ride west of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

CEDs current salary range for this exempt role is $84000 to $108500 / annual. At CED it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon but not limited to education skills experience proficiency performance shift location and addition to base salary the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus commission or incentive program. CEDs benefit offerings include medical dental and vision coverage paid time off disability insurance 401(k) with company match life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages plus parental leave adoption assistance tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts. CED follows a 9/80 work schedule allowing employees to enjoy alternating Fridays off.

Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading strategic purchasing activities that ensure reliable on-time delivery effective supplier and vendor management and disciplined cost control. This role plays a key part in driving cost-reduction initiatives optimizing procurement processes and supporting continuous improvement across the Supply Chain function. The Senior Buyer collaborates cross-functionally to maintain material availability strengthen supplier performance and contribute to the overall operational efficiency of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Procurement of materials and services to support quality on time delivery (OTD) and financial metrics
Execute RFQ to purchase within program schedule time constraints
Supply chain management and commodity management for strategic parts
Continuously improve supplier relationships to provide focus on quality delivery and cost
Measure supplier performance using key performance indicators to align strategic and tactical actions within the supplier base
Work collaboratively with other departments and other stakeholders to support company goals and objectives
Assist in training and guiding junior buyers
Conducts all work to ensure compliance with FAR / DFAR and maintains proactive awareness of changing requirements
Work with members of Supplier Quality to analyze supplier data
Aid in selection of new vendors suppliers and service providers
Establish and lead procurement processes including developing and delivering training to support new or updated workflows

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Comply with government and corporate laws rules regulations policies and procedures
Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework BACM Code of Conduct and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Special projects and other duties / responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in business is desired

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing environment; prefer experience within a U.S. Government contracting environment.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

Lawful U.S. person (ITAR restrictions)
Must be eligible to possess explosive under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices
Experience in supplier qualification bids evaluation and negotiating prices and terms
For large contracts knowledge of standard procurement processes and methodology for best possible contract. (BATNA).
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including implementation of procedures and knowledge of MRP systems (D365 experience a plus)
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and confidently across all levels of the organization as well as with external suppliers and vendors to influence decisions and drive beneficial outcomes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to negotiate

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Lifting carrying pushing pulling or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting much of the time but may involve routine periods of walking or standing. Daily and extensive use of computer.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and / or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The Know Your Rights Poster is available here: EEOC Know Your Rights

CEDs EEO Policy Statement is available here: CED EEO Policy Statement

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to Human Resources at or call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Required Experience:

Senior IC