Senior Buyer

Inceed; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Inceed is partnering with a manufacturing company in Boulder, CO to hire a Senior Buyer. The role focuses on strategic procurement, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost savings and improved lead times.

Responsibilities include supplier management, negotiations, RFP/RFI responses, and data-driven support for purchasing strategy. Onsite role offering a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Background in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and maintain accurate lead times
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements
• Prepare and evaluate RFP and RFI responses
• Issue purchase orders and monitor contract compliance
• Track supplier performance and lead review meetings
• Support purchasing strategy with data and cost analysis
• Partner with internal teams on planning and procurement needs
• Resolve issues involving returns, shortages, and changes

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Syteline ERP

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: $ 75,000-85,000 annually, depending on experience

Location: Boulder, CO

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Senior Buyer to join their team!

This is a strong opportunity for a purchasing professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, improving supplier performance, and driving smart sourcing decisions. In this role, you’ll support a key manufacturing operation with strategic buying, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Manage supplier relationships and maintain accurate lead times
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements
• Prepare and evaluate RFP and RFI responses
• Issue purchase orders and monitor contract compliance
• Track supplier performance and lead review meetings
• Support purchasing strategy with data and cost analysis
• Partner with internal teams on planning and procurement needs
• Resolve issues involving returns, shortages, and changes

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least five years of relevant experience
• Background in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of MRP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• CPM or APICS certification
• Experience with Syteline ERP
• Working knowledge of contract law
• Accounting or quantitative background
• Experience with make-versus-buy analysis
• Exposure to global sourcing environments
• This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package-details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.

Other Information:

• Onsite role supporting a manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to partner closely with supply chain leadership
• Role offers visibility across purchasing and operations
• Supports strategic sourcing and supplier improvement efforts

We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We're here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what's better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.