Buyer

About the role

Manage supplier sources for specific raw materials, operating supplies, maintenance items. Review and act upon material requirements by negotiating pricing and delivery when applicable while ensuring a positive supplier relationship with the supply base.

Responsibilities

• Place orders for approved purchase requisitions
• Run min/max calculations and generate purchase requisitions based upon calculations
• Generate purchase orders and send to vendors
• Update purchase orders with information from vendor confirmations
• Negotiate purchase order prices and terms and conditions to meet cost saving targets
• Follow up on delivery commitments obtained from suppliers
• Expedite material deliveries for production shortages or production schedule changes
• Obtain updated price quotes from suppliers for new programs
• Aid in setting up new suppliers by getting corporate forms completed and approved
• Provide delivery status to production for open purchase orders
• Inform suppliers of schedule changes in a timely manner
• Communicate engineering changes to suppliers as necessary
• Review supplier statement of work (SOW) documents
• Participate in supplier manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR) audits
• Prepare & negotiate long term pricing agreements with preferred suppliers
• Identify critical links in assigned commodity supply chains
• Implement process improvements to strengthen weak links in those supply chains
• Contribute to department cost savings initiatives
• Work to develop customer and vendor relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust and integrity
• Listen to and understand customer requirements and take prompt, appropriate action that exceeds expectation
• Take personal ownership of internal and external customer issues and follow through to ensure a lasting service impression

Requirements

• Strong communication, computer and analytical skills
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Prior experience with Oracle a big plus
• Previous experience in the global sourcing of electronic components
• Excellent negotiating skills
• An in depth understanding of product costing attributes
• The ability to solve problems independently
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Must have the ability to execute supplier volume pricing agreements
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of purchasing computer applications
• Experience in the purchasing of electronic components, raw materials and/or chemicals

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business, Finance or related equivalent technical preferred
• Required Experience: 2+ Years Relevant Experience
• Preferred Experience: Purchasing experience in defense electronics or related industry preferred

Skills

• Strong communication, computer and analytical skills
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (specifically Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Prior experience with Oracle a big plus
• Previous experience in the global sourcing of electronic components
• Excellent negotiating skills
• An in depth understanding of product costing attributes
• The ability to solve problems independently
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Must have the ability to execute supplier volume pricing agreements
• Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of purchasing computer applications
• Experience in the purchasing of electronic components, raw materials and/or chemicals

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid time off annually
• 401k
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid vacation & holidays

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $50,835 - $80,352

Schedule

This position has the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F, and is located at 10570 Bradford Rd., Littleton, CO.