Buyer II

Crane Aerospace & Electronics

Join to apply for the Buyer II role at Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Lynnwood, WA. This position offers a competitive base pay range of $83,000.00/yr - $/yr.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, working in environments from engines to satellites. The Lynnwood facility delivers industry‑leading power and fluid solutions used in missions such as NASA’s New Horizons and Eviation’s Alice. You will join a team of professionals committed to engineering excellence.

The Buyer II is responsible for managing all aspects of purchasing components from suppliers to ensure timely delivery supporting production needs. The role serves as the communication and logistics link between Value Streams, Supervisors, Marketing, Master Schedulers, and Purchasing.

• Perform material requirements planning with manufacturing and suppliers to support Value Streams.
• Communicate priorities and schedule changes to Outside Processing Suppliers daily.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and report issues to Leadership and Procurement Specialists.
• Develop inventory action plans to maintain proper levels and achieve target turns for key components.
• Train value stream support personnel and facilitate implementation of pull‑based replenishment (Kanban).
• Monitor supplier orders to ensure timely shipment to the Value Stream.
• Improve supplier fill rates, quality, and lead times.
• Obtain quotes and negotiate blanket purchase orders to pursue cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with sourcing teams for practices and supplier assessment.
• Publish daily shortage reports and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Manage supplier quality through NCR process and resolve CARs with Procurement Quality Engineers.
• Process RMAs and return transactions in Oracle (ERP) and follow Debit Memo procedures.

• Three (3) or more years of buying experience in a similar industry or equivalent knowledge.
• In‑depth knowledge of the manufacturing process used in the assignment unit.
• Working knowledge of buying, ordering procedures, production planning, MRP, and Kanban.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Access databases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple teams.
• Mathematical skills for sequencing and critical incident analysis.
• Ability to negotiate vendor changes and resolve conflicts.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Position may require access to Controlled Data; only US persons considered.

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Salary range
: $83,000 to $101,000. Additional eligibility for performance‑based bonus programs.

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance starting the first day.
• 15 days paid time off, accruing from day one, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after 90 days.

Benefit details available at

Crane Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

• Seniority level – Mid‑Senior
• Employment type
  
  – Full‑time
• Job function – Management
• Industries – Business Consulting and Services