Calspan ASE is the world’s number one supplier of ground-based testing solutions and expertise for the aerospace industry. Our customers get a single, experienced partner to help them efficiently validate engine and airframe performance across development, production and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). We are looking for a motivated Buyer/Planner to join our team! This position is responsible for the procurement of special order and build to print material to meet our project schedules.

• Develop and initiate Request for Quotations (RFQ’s). Evaluate quotations and negotiate price, terms, and delivery schedules. Select qualified suppliers by using best sourcing practices.
• Execute Purchase Orders with suppliers and monitor the status of the deliverable to mitigate quality issues and ensure on-time delivery.
• Pro-actively coordinate purchasing activities with production control, project managers and engineering to meet project requirements and schedules and identify risk(s).
• Conduct supplier re-certifications, assessments and relationship management activities to ensure strong and consistent supplier performance.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant experience; or
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Demonstrated knowledge of buying, replenishment strategies, contracts and negotiation skills.
• Ability to write, edit and amend contracts preferred.
• Ability to create a collaborative environment with suppliers/contractors and cross-functional peers.
• Experience working in a project related business or in new product development.
• Ability to read and interpret common technical information and drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and ERP and MRP software.
• Commodity related experience with build to print fabricated steel and machined parts, electrical, electronic and specialty measurement equipment, Valves, pumps, hoses and associated items, Hardware, and other items as designed.

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.