Indirect Buyer

Beehive Industries; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance from 1

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a CAPEX & Indirect Buyer to support procurement for a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role sources, negotiates, and manages capital equipment and indirect spend including machines, tooling, IT, and services.

The ideal candidate has supplier management experience, works well cross-functionally, and drives cost savings while ensuring quality, delivery, and compliance. Strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or regulated industries.
• Experience sourcing CAPEX equipment and indirect spend categories.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Source CAPEX and indirect materials/services for aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, bid analysis, negotiations, and contracts.
• Procure manufacturing equipment, tooling, and facilities-related services.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to support objectives.
• Develop supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.

Skills

CAPEX sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Excel analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented CAPEX & Indirect Buyer to support procurement activities for a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing capital equipment purchases and indirect spend categories including machines, facilities, tooling, IT, professional services, and manufacturing support equipment.

The ideal candidate will possess some supplier management skills, experience with regulated manufacturing environments, and the ability to drive cost savings while ensuring quality, delivery, and compliance requirements are met.

What You’ll Do…

• Sourcing and procurement activities for capital expenditures (CAPEX) and indirect materials/services
• Manage RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, bid analysis, negotiations, and contract execution
• Procure manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation systems, facilities-related services, and indirect operational supplies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Quality, Finance, and Program Management teams to support business objectives
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, service agreements, and long‑term supply arrangements
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness
• Support capital project planning and procurement execution for facility expansions, production line improvements, and equipment upgrades
• Identify and execute cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, and sourcing documentation within ERP/MRP systems
• Support audits and documentation requirements related to AS9100, ISO standards, and government contracting compliance.

You have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 1+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries
• Experience sourcing CAPEX equipment and indirect spend categories
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills
• Strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to read and interpret statements of work, and equipment specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement analytics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have…

• Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, additive, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with long‑term supply agreements and logistics

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life,and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.