Procurement Buyer, Planner

Jobtailor; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Colorado to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost improvements across multiple categories. You will collaborate with Category Managers, manage RFP/RFQ processes and ensure timely procurement of goods and services.

The role requires APICS CPIM certification, 5+ years in buying or procurement, and strong data analysis, ERP systems, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with APICS/CPIM certification and 5+ years of experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent leadership experience, and 1–3 years of experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role preferred.
• Demonstrated success in data gathering and analysis for process improvement implementation.
• Knowledge of ERP systems including Microsoft Dynamics, RAMCO and eProcurement (Coupa) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchases of goods and services from suppliers
• Perform and participate in strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical sourcing requirements
• Work with Category Managers on sourcing initiatives and RFP/RFQ processes and negotiations
• Fulfill internal order requisitions using existing inventory, repaired assets in progress, or purchase orders from approved suppliers
• Administer and manage removed assets for repair or other disposition
• Provide direction, support and coaching for Buyers and Associate Buyers
• Communicate with vendors, internal supply chain and management to determine buy, make or loan decisions
• Monitor maintenance project progress for planned materials and report project status to management
• Manage procurement projects involving purchasing, contracting, sourcing and commodity management
• Develop approaches to review procurement process effectiveness and explore logistics solutions
• Assist with processing cores, warranty items and insurance claims
• Use data mining techniques to analyze procurement needs and establish inventory levels
• Identify, develop and document standard processes to improve supply chain and procurement performance
• Process material requests, including AOG and rush orders, track order status and escalate issues appropriately
• Perform procurement and repair processing for aircraft parts, medical devices and ground equipment
• Support Category Managers with strategic sourcing activities, negotiations, pricing and supplier management
• Complete additional job or project assignments as needed

Skills

Procurement Management

Strategic Sourcing

Data Analysis

Vendor Management

Negotiation

Inventory Management

Education

Associate degree / APICS CPIM

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

RAMCO

Coupa

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Negotiate purchases of goods and services from suppliers
• Perform and participate in strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical sourcing requirements
• Work with Category Managers on sourcing initiatives and RFP/RFQ processes and negotiations
• Fulfill internal order requisitions using existing inventory, repaired assets in progress, or purchase orders from approved suppliers
• Administer and manage removed assets for repair or other disposition
• Provide direction, support and coaching for Buyers and Associate Buyers
• Communicate with vendors, internal supply chain and management to determine buy, make or loan decisions
• Monitor maintenance project progress for planned materials and report project status to management
• Manage procurement projects involving purchasing, contracting, sourcing and commodity management
• Develop approaches to review procurement process effectiveness and explore logistics solutions
• Assist with processing cores, warranty items and insurance claims
• Use data mining techniques to analyze procurement needs and establish inventory levels
• Identify, develop and document standard processes to improve supply chain and procurement performance
• Process material requests, including AOG and rush orders, track order status and escalate issues appropriately
• Perform procurement and repair processing for aircraft parts, medical devices and ground equipment
• Support Category Managers with strategic sourcing activities, negotiations, pricing and supplier management
• Complete additional job or project assignments as needed

Requirements

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college plus APICS/CPIM certification and 5+ years of experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from a four-year college or university or equivalent military or professional leadership experience, and 1–3 years of experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role preferred
• Demonstrated success in data gathering and analysis for process improvement implementation
• Knowledge of business systems including ERP (Microsoft Dynamics), RAMCO and eProcurement (Coupa) preferred
• High critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency in eProcurement tools, preferably Coupa
• Ability to support an off-hour emergency support phone line
• Regular scheduled attendance
• Travel less than 10%

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, strategic sourcing, and supplier management, with a strong focus on data analysis and process improvement. Proficient in utilizing eProcurement tools and business systems to enhance supply chain performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Data Analysis
• EProcurement Tools
• Supplier Management

Hard Skills

• Negotiation
• Inventory Management
• Process Improvement
• Contracting
• Commodity Management
• Data Mining
• Material Request Processing
• Repair Processing
• RFP/RFQ Processes
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Multitasking
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• APICS Certification
• CPIM Certification

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Sourcing Initiatives
• Vendor Communication
• Aircraft Parts
• Medical Devices
• Ground Equipment

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Dynamics
• RAMCO
• Coupa
• Microsoft Office Suite