**Senior Buyer/Planner** Location **IL, Mt. Prospect** Department **Manufacturing** Employment Type **Full Time** Have you ever used the self-checkout? Played the slots at a casino? Maybe you grabbled a drink for a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you answered with a resounding "YES", then you have done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI). We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software. Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by more than 2500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, and 12 corporate offices. If you would like to have a hands-on global impact on payment solutions, we would like you to join our team as a **Senior** **Buyer/Planner** **.** This is a full-time, on-site position based in our office in **Mount Prospect, IL** located just outside of Chicago, IL. **WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING** As a SeniorBuyer/Planner you will responsible for all purchasing activities for the assigned commodities, assuring the continuous supply of materials to support customer service goals and production requirements, and managing materials levels to meet inventory turn goals The Buyer/Planner will have a direct impact on our Manufacturing Supply Chain group, responsible for: + Place timely purchase orders to acquire materials and consumables + Proactively identifies and takes appropriate corrective actions to prevent material shortages. + Expedites materials as required and provides accurate material status information to other departments and site management + Evaluates and acts upon the MRP requirements and Kanban levels for assigned commodities + Monitor supplier performance levels against specified targets and implement corrective action when needed + Maintain database (lead-times, EOQs, Vendors Master, commodity codes, cost, quotes, etc.) + Ensure purchase material usage is processed correctly & timely (debits, receiving & invoice discrepancies, RTVs, NCs, scrap, E&O, samples) + Minimize excess and obsolete inventory **WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR** You will bring outstanding analytical skills with well demonstrated success in problem solving and solution implementation **Qualifications** **and** **Requirements** + Bachelor of Science degree in a related field, such as management, business, engineering, or supply chain + ISM's CPSM and/or APICS' CPIM certification preferred + 5-7+ years of increasing responsibility in purchasing + International procurement experience is desirable + Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to write or speak about complicated issues in a manner that will be understood by all + Strong background in areas of purchasing + Strong attention to details--able to proof own work + Strategic and tactical thinker with the foresight and ability to understand how their decision and actions will trickle down to all levels of the organization + Excellent math skills as needed to process data and understand the meaning of the date + Proficient in MicroSoft PC based software and MRP/ERP systems + Exceptionally well organized and able to prioritize their work + Ability to set and track goals for themselves + Ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a time + Able to commit to and meet project deadlines + **Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.** **Key Attributes for Success** + Action Oriented: You display a sense of urgency and are known for being a timely decision maker + Analytical Thinker: You need to have insight and enjoy solving problems + Customer Service Oriented: You possess a drive to serve your "customer" and focus on responding promptly to project team needs + Flexible: you are comfortable wearing many hats and able to shift priorities as needed + Performance Focus: Avoids procrastination; pushes for results, manages time and priorities effectively, meets deadlines and other targets consistently + Planning: Has the habit of specifying steps for a project before implementing, naturally thinks and is proactive in anticipating future needs + Self-Directed: You leverage a variety of resources to solve problems and accomplish goals independently + Organized: You assemble all necessary materials and information before starting a task + Team Player: You are approachable and willing to follow or lead based on the team's need + Effective Communication: You listen objectively and can facilitate mutual understanding across different contexts **WHAT WE ARE OFFERING** + Flexible work environments + Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your "comfort zone" + Team building activities that support innovation + Generous paid time off plus sick and Holiday pay + Medical, dental & vision insurance plans + 401K with company contribution + Flexible spending accounts + Life insurance and disability benefits + Discounts for childcare + Tuition assistance + Community involvement and volunteering events + Opportunities to travel and work at global sites Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI! CPI is a part of Crane NXT CraneNXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. CraneNXT has approximately 4000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com _Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law._ \#CPI **\#LI-CG1** **\#LI-on-site**