Buyer - Fort Collins, CO

Position Summary: 

Responsible for managing relationships with suppliers for direct and indirect goods and services.  Previous experience desired in buying or purchased product planning.  The role includes executing purchasing requirements sourced by the Senior Buyers or from the corporate centers-led programs.  Quoting and procuring MRO and non-strategic requirements for the location, while collaborating with the local management team and corporate centers-led management group.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

·         This role owns their respective supplier’s performance and related corrective actions necessary to meet and improve our operational performance.

·         Works closely with other departments to identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers for assigned purchase requirements.

·         Participates in local management meetings, gaining a better understanding of the immediate priorities locally while communicating progress.

·         Manages external supply risk associated with supplier selections, including alternative sourcing strategies, inventory safety stocks, and supplier inventory programs (examples: VMI, Consignment, and other solutions to minimize risk).

·         Improve WC “Working Capital” through stocking programs, extended payment terms and utilization of established SCF “Supply Chain Financing” program where appropriate.

·         Considers many cost variables when selecting suppliers during the sourcing process (examples: logistic selections, title transfer, INCO terms, training, technical support, payment terms, pricing, lead-times, order quantities, warranty, liabilities, and other factors based on specific budget and schedule requirements).

·         Member of cross-functional project teams to implement the most cost effective value for procurement alternatives.

·         Establishes purchased material Standard Cost and provides forward guidance to expected cost variances.  Communicates supply cost factor changes on a monthly basis while recognizing the importance to quoting and overall profit performance of the company.

·                                 Prepares and Manages RFx “Requests for Quotation, Information, or Proposals” of local sourcing requirements.

·         Provides suppliers with forecasts and production schedule information as needed.

·         Continuous Improvement “CI” engagement for operational improvements of assigned procurement processes, including improvement in SAP transactions, master data accuracy, and implementation of new business systems related to S2P processes.

·         Attention to detail and policies for supplier on-boarding requirements (e.g. NDA to protect all intellectual property, tax documentation, vendor-master data collections of banking accounts, terms, and contact information).

·         Other tasks assigned as a valued member of the organization.

Expected Skills

·         Desire 2 years minimum in a related procurement role with a bachelor degree.  Previous years of experience and professional-referrals considered in lieu of education requirement.

·         Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures for a publically traded company is a plus.

·         Ability to read and interpret documents such as Part Prints, Bills of Material, Manufacturing Routings, and Job Order forms.

·         Excellent interpersonal, communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

·         Strong computer proficiency with desired experience using Microsoft Office Suite, SAP or a similar ERP.

·         Knowledge and experience using consumption-based and forecast-based planning methods is a plus.

·         Ability to prioritize work and adapt your work schedule to meet deadlines.

·         Demonstrate a strong attention to detail.

·         Previous procurement experience in an ISO-9001 or equivalent QMS “Quality Management System”.

Education

·         Bachelor degree in supply chain, business, or technical degree.  Other education considered with demonstrated equivalent years of experience in a similar role.