Procurement Associate - Metals (On-Site Ft. Collins)

Forney Industries Inc; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Profit Sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Flex spending account

Job summary

Forney Industries Inc invites applications for a Buyer I to join our Fort Collins headquarters. This on-site role manages procurement processes, from POs through payment, and owns supplier relationships to ensure optimal pricing and delivery terms.

You will utilize ERP systems NetSuite and Stock IQ to analyze data, generate reports, and track performance. The position requires strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, with travel modest and a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business/admin, supply chain, or equivalent preferred.
• APICS certifications are a plus and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor MRP/Kanban systems to ensure timely POs and on-time delivery/per terms.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate offers for awarding supplies.
• Communicate status with internal/external customers and resolve issues.
• Build supplier relationships and implement performance scorecards.
• Reduce total delivered product cost via supplier selection and contracting.
• Monitor inventory levels using lead times and Kanban strategies.
• Identify market trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Work primarily in office with occasional distribution floor presence.
• Occasional heavy lifting (40+ lbs) as needed; travel <10%.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Procurement knowledge

Excel

ERP knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational

Time management

Decision making

Flexibility

Reporting

Data validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

APICS Certification (plus)

Tools

NetSuite

Stock IQ

Job description

Forney Industries Inc invites applications for a Buyer I to join our Fort Collins headquarters. This on-site role manages procurement processes, from POs through payment, and owns supplier relationships to ensure optimal pricing and delivery terms.

You will utilize ERP systems NetSuite and Stock IQ to analyze data, generate reports, and track performance. The position requires strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills, with travel modest and a focus on accuracy and compliance.