Buyer I

Forney Industries; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the welding and metal working industry is seeking a Buyer I to join their team in Fort Collins, Colorado. The ideal candidate will thrive in a casual environment, committed to exceptional customer service and motivated by daily accomplishments. Responsibilities include procurement and supply chain management, requiring strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze data. Employee benefits include 401K, medical, dental, and more.

Benefits

401K

Profit Sharing

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Flex Spending

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in procurement or supply chain preferred.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and build relationships.
• Analyze data and negotiate effectively.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management

Bachelor’s degree in Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Forney Industries is one of America’s longest operating family-owned welding and metal working product companies. Celebrating over 90 years, Forney introduced the first publicly available arc welder in the 1940s. Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company offers more than 5,000 products across automotive, hardware, farm and ranch, and DIY markets, distributing to all 50 states. Forney is committed to providing high-quality products and excellent customer service.

Employee benefits include: 401K, Profit Sharing, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance, Flex Spending, and other optional plans.

Position Details:

• Open Date: 05/12/2025
• Close Date: 05/26/2025
• Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Dislikes corporate culture, enjoys building coworker relationships, and prefers casual attire like jeans.
• Committed to exceptional customer service, viewing colleagues as internal customers.
• Enjoys seeing the impact of their work on the organization.
• Motivated by daily accomplishments and loves dogs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or related roles (1-3 years preferred).
• Strong negotiation skills, familiarity with lean methodologies, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to analyze data, communicate effectively, and work independently.
• Physical ability to lift 40+ pounds occasionally and presence in the warehouse environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Materials Management, Operations, or related field preferred.