Buyer and Planner, Sr.
$90,000–$90,000 year
On-siteBoulder, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Create and maintain forecasts to establish master production schedules, then monitor accuracy to implement process improvements. Negotiate pricing, release purchase orders, and expedite shipments to adapt to supply or demand changes. Cultivate vendor relationships, conduct performance evaluations, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks while identifying capacity constraints before they impact production. Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Finance teams to align demand forecasts with supply strategies, improve inventory turns, and lead initiatives to reduce lead times. Source components from the supply base without sole sourcing, drive supplier accountability, and lead quarterly business reviews to develop risk mitigation plans for critical materials.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least five (5) years' experience in supply chain management, procurement/sourcing or other related area, in manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and negotiation skills reflecting the global nature of today's market and supply base
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal external contacts at all levels
- Excellent computer skills, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Extensive knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
- Good knowledge of contract law
- Good knowledge of accounting, strong quantitative and mathematical abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
- Team player with high ethical standards in complying with Company, customer and industry regulations
- Strong strategic and tactical focus
- Working knowledge of procurement systems, purchasing policies/procedures, and purchasing law
- Proven abilities in negotiation, team building, innovation, and change management
- Sharp analytical skills and robust problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross functionally to develop well rounded knowledge of the Purchasing Department
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and prioritize appropriately
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- CPM / APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification preferred
- Knowledge of Syteline ERP system preferred
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