Buyer

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

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CAES Mission Systems, Lansdale, PA is seeking for a Buyer II. Your primary focus will be purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and commodity products for delivery at specified time and location. This will require negotiating pricing, discounts, and contracts and obtain materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability or source and urgency of need. You will also be responsible for supervising preparation of orders and follow up to expedite delivery and shipment. Additinally, obtain certifications of delivery and conduct checks against orders.

This position is ideal for those looking to work in a highly visible team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

YOUR ROLE; but not limited to:

• Reviews and edits purchase requisitions and/or bids for negotiating and awarding Purchase Orders of a variety of items to ensure complete and accurate information, as well as appropriate approvals have been obtained.
• Requests and analyzes quotes to ensure reasonable price and those items meet Company design and specification.
• Prepares purchase orders and arranges for blueprints, specifications, material and tooling to be forwarded to suppliers.
• Assists in the selection of the most economical proposal and negotiates with the supplier in accordance with Company and Government regulations.
• On occasion may investigate availability of new products and processes.
• Expedites material to ensure on-time delivery.
• Performs price analysis as needed.
• Attends conferences between supplier personnel and other Company employees.
• Proactive approach to problem solving with minimal guidance and understanding of impact to other functions.
• Ability to work independent to resolve issues and seek supervisor assistance for more uncommon problems.

HOW TO SUCCEED

Minimun

• Bachelor's Degree.
• This is considered an entry level role encompassing the first 2 years of experience.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Preferred:

• Intermediate Level Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to apply best practices and exercise critical thinking to complete moderately complex work assignments.
• 2-4 years experience in defense or government contracting industry.
• Experience in procuring services as well as materials.
• Oracle ERP.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Salary Range: Buyer II: $61,256.72 ~ $88,882.29, annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are 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 email CAEScareers@caes.com.