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We are seeking a Buyer to join our team at CMI Group (Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing).

Location: South Phoenix - 3617 E La Salle St, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Full time, on site position

Buyer Responsibilities:

• Drive supplier material delivery in line with key customer requirements.
• Plans, schedules, and administrates purchase orders to ensure material is delivered on time.
• Escalates within supplier and CMI for demand-supply gaps.
• Capable of sending out RFQ’s and evaluating supplier quotes
• Track multiple procurements by supplier and manage supplier improvement
• Develop supplier relationships and drive supplier performance.
• Drive key metrics including supplier OTTR, PO acknowledgment, forecast alignment, past due, and decommits.
• Demonstrates an active commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead Time.
• Follow-up with suppliers. Acts as intermediary between vendors and internal customers to resolve fabrication, cost and schedule issues, to satisfy customers

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or similar technical discipline.

· Prior Procurement experience is a plus.

· Ability to lift moderate to heavy objects, up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Preferred Skills:

• Good technical knowledge of procurement and sourcing
• Must be highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal/external customers at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building skills
• Intermediate MS Excel (Office) knowledge (pivot tables, vlookups, basic formulas)
• Ability to multi-task projects and assess priorities in a complex and demanding environment.
• Some experience or knowledge in using database systems (ERP/MRP/MPS)
• Need to be well organized and exhibit follow through abilities

Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work 40 hours per week in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.

CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match and company funded Profit Sharing plan.

This is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant due to age, race, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, gender or any other protected classification. VEVRAA federal subcontractor. This company provides provide equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws including:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended
• Age Discrimination Act of 1967 as Amended
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974
• Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act of 2009 (ADAAA)
• The Wagner-Peyser Act as Amended.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq