Buyer

Spectra Logic; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

HSA and FSA options

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Spectra Logic in Boulder, CO is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Buyer to own day-to-day procurement, manage supplier relationships and mitigate supply risks in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee POs, support production scheduling, and use ERP/MRP data and advanced Excel to drive cost reductions. The role requires 3+ years of manufacturing purchasing experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems proficiency and data-driven decision making.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) for trends and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchase orders and balance inventory against production needs.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality and delivery.
• Qualify vendors, manage lifecycle and corrective actions with Quality/Engineering teams.
• Identify supply risks and coordinate last-time buys or alternate sourcing.
• Leverage ERP data and Excel to reduce costs and optimize processes.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP/MRP proficiency

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Description

We are looking for an experienced, driven Manufacturing Buyer to manage our day-to-day procurement operations and supplier relationships. In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing materials, mitigating supply risks, and ensuring our manufacturing schedules run smoothly.

Description

We are looking for an experienced, driven Manufacturing Buyer to manage our day-to-day procurement operations and supplier relationships. In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing materials, mitigating supply risks, and ensuring our manufacturing schedules run smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Purchasing & MRP: Oversee purchase orders, balance inventory levels against production needs, and use data to proactively spot shortages or demand changes.
• Build Strong Supplier Partnerships: Act as the primary contact for vendors, leading regular check-ins, driving accountability for quality and delivery, and negotiating favorable terms.
• Supplier Quality & Onboarding: Work with Quality and Engineering teams to qualify vendors, manage corrective actions, and track performance metrics.
• End-of-Life (EOL) & Supply Risks: Identify material risks early, manage component lifecycles, and coordinate last-time buys or alternate sourcing strategies.
• Commercial & Data Insights: Leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, lookups) to analyze trends, reduce costs, and optimize processes.

What You'll Bring

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Experience: 3+ years proven experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Supplier & EOL Expertise: Prior success managing vendor relationships, component lifecycles, and performance issues with minimal supervision.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel data analysis.
• Location: Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Relocation assistance is not available. Only local candidates will be considered

Candidate AI Usage Policy:

AI is a part of our daily work at Spectra, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Compensation:

$60,000-82,000/ year. While this salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, a candidate’s actual salary will be competitive based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assurance Program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Educational reimbursement
• Hybrid work options

Application Window

Applications will be accepted until 9/21/2026

WHY SPECTRA?

Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Spectra is an entrepreneurial, private company with more than 40 years of proven success preserving, protecting and defending the world’s data. Spectra offers a challenging, flexible and creative work environment. Our culture is one that drives personal opportunity and advancement and rewards high performance while maintaining a high-quality work-life balance. We offer a casual, hybrid work environment with ample opportunity to learn and grow within the company. Work out on your own or with our trainer at one of the on-campus gyms; grab lunch or snacks onsite or challenge the CEO to a game of pinball; and grow your career with peers who are second to none.

SPECTRA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• Spectra Logic is committed to the practice and policies of equal employment opportunities in the recruitment, employment and promotion of all associates without regard to age 40 and over, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, status as protected veteran, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.