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CPI AdamWorks in Centennial, Colorado, has a need for an entry-level Buyer to join our staff. We design and build composite structures for aircraft, defense, and space and would love you to consider joining our team! The Buyer is responsible for quoting, negotiating pricing and purchasing inventory and materials in support of CPI needs. Works with close supervision.
Who We Are: CPI AdamWorks is a division of CPI Radant Technologies Division. They are located in Centennial, Colorado. Together, we are the radome-and-composite-structures division of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI). We are formally known as CPI Radant Technologies Division, and we serve the aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial industries by designing, manufacturing, testing and supporting advanced composite radomes, reflectors and structural composite products.
What We Do: Radomes are special "domes" made of composite materials that protect antennas and radar systems from the environment while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass. CPI Radant produces these for critical applications, meaning:

• They enable secure communications and radar/electronic-warfare capabilities for military and commercial aerospace platforms.
• Their manufacturing includes large apertures and high-frequency performance.
• Their advances in composite manufacturing and large structures feed into modern aircraft, satellites, naval vessels, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary Liaison between CPI and our suppliers
• Creates and maintains purchase orders
• Pulls all documentation and sends out quote requests to suppliers
• Evaluates supplier quotes and awards accordingly
• Works with Planning to disposition Excess and Obsolete material
• Assists Accounts Payables to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Escalates supplier related issues in a prompt manner
• Helps resolve issues and answer questions from other CPI employees
• Performs other tasks and duties as required
• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Working experience with ERP and/or MRP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Working knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP messages
• Ability to present possible solutions when notifying management of an issue
• Excellent organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of Government contractor purchasing requirements
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate or bachelor's degree and/or APICS certification a plus
• 2 to 4 years' experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
• Ability to work seated at a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to go onto the shop floor and other departments as needed

This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). aThe successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!
With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
WHAT WE OFFER:Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.
We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
WHO WE ARE:
We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.
CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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