Senior Buyer

Excelitas Technologies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Self-Managed Vacation

Paid Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-term and Short-term disability

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies is seeking a Senior Buyer in Boulder, CO to manage procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with various teams to meet production needs. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in material planning, sourcing, and supplier management.

This role requires strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401K starting from day one. The pay range is $85,000 - $115,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in defense or optics.
• Familiar with ITAR compliance for procurement of materials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials collaborating with Project Managers and Engineers.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Maintain and control inventory for assigned products.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) expertise

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

ERP experience

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Senior Buyer

Location: Boulder, CO 80301

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Responsibilities

• Works closely and collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, Document, Inventory and Quality control groups to procure materials.
• Identifies new and existing suppliers capable of meeting materials specifications, quality requirements and lead times to successfully support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Requests quotations, negotiates pricing and delivery schedules. Facilitates contract and T&C negotiations.
• Compiles quotes comparison matrixes and collaborates with project managers for optimal supplier selection.
• Releases new materials and maintains pricing, lead time and purchasing parameters in the ERP and Document Control systems.
• Issues purchase orders and manages open orders in the ERP system with emphasis on data accuracy.
• Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information.
• Proactively reports potential shortages and availability issues to project managers, manufacturing & planning organizations and works with suppliers to resolve delays.
• Establishes priorities for assigned suppliers to meet customer (internal or external) requirements.
• Act as primary interface between internal customers and source of supply in technical, quality and FAI discussions.
• Controls the inventory of assigned products in accordance with customer requirements and management objectives.
• Processes returns of non-conforming products to suppliers.
• Supports other members of the Purchasing team as needed through cross training and flexing as workload dictates.
• Will help define, develop and document Supply Chain and Purchasing processes for New Program Introductions.
• Will be subject matter expert and provide direction for the purchasing aspects of the ERP transition to SAP.
• May be required to perform as a buyer/planner role in a new product introduction.
• Ensures compliance with company operating policies and procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete special projects and assignments as requested by Management.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Production and Operations Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or other related field preferred.
• APICS certifications a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, with deep functional knowledge to optimize inventory, production scheduling, and supply chain efficiency.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience, defense and/or optics experience a plus.
• Familiar with ITAR compliance and procurement of materials for defense products a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Experience in new product implementation environment and low volume purchasing preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of production operations, purchasing, and inventory planning.
• Problem solving skills, including logical thought processes with the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and work with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Purchasing experience in an ERP environment. SAP is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills are required. Solid skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). In-depth Excel knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills. Data collection and report creation experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player with proven ability to facilitate collaboration in cross regional and multi‑cultural teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas.

Benefits

Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Self‑Managed Vacation, Holiday Pay, Paid Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long‑term and Short‑term disability.

Pay Range

$85,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience.

EEO Statement

Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation