Senior Buyer, Production

Biofire; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k)

HSA

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Vacation and sick time (3 weeks)

Parental leave

Job summary

Biofire is seeking a Senior Buyer in Colorado to own material readiness for a portfolio of production parts as we scale manufacturing. You will identify constraints early, maintain inventory health, and navigate supplier challenges to keep production moving.

You will partner with Production Control, Engineering, and Finance to support CTB reviews, manage supplier risk, and help scale planning tools for reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or operational field (e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering).
• An MBA, Master’s in Supply Chain or APICS CPIM Certification is a plus.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in production purchasing, buying, supply planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of product lifecycles, BOM development, and how upstream planning impacts downstream execution.
• Strong spreadsheet and planning-tool skills, including reliable formulas and data validation.
• Sound judgment when prioritizing competing supply issues, balancing inventory and transition costs.
• Ability to communicate and build strong relationships with crossfunctional stakeholders.
• Self-starter mindset - able to build from scratch and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Own supply planning and purchasing for your portfolio, maintaining material availability and inventory within MIN/MAX levels.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, lead times, and supplier commitments.
• Lead CTB tracking and support weekly executive reviews with visibility into constraints and financial exposure.
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and capacity trends; coordinate corrective-action handoffs.
• Anticipate supplier risks as production scales and prioritize issues.
• Coordinate part transitions and last-time buys with Engineering and Production Control.
• Request volume pricing ahead of production ramps and track price variance.
• Strengthen planning tools and documented processes with cross-coverage.

Skills

Supply planning

Purchasing

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong spreadsheet skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/operational field

MBA / CPIM certification (plus)

Tools

Excel

Planning tools

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media.

Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers who have designed and tested firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets; expert technicians from aerospace, defense tech, special forces, and gunsmithing; and elite operators from high-tech, advanced manufacturing, and regulated industries. Whether building the product or powering the company behind it, every Biofire team member is united by an obsession with safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

OUR CULTURE

Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Buyer at Biofire, you’ll own material readiness for an assigned portfolio of production parts as we scale manufacturing. Success means identifying supply constraints early enough to act within standard supplier lead times, maintaining healthy inventory levels, and keeping production supplied through supplier challenges and part transitions.

You will own day-to-day supply planning and purchasing for your portfolio, maintaining accurate visibility into orders, supplier performance, and emerging risks. You’ll partner closely with Production Control, Engineering, Commodity Managers, Quality Engineers, and Finance to support Clear-to-Build (CTB) reviews and turn supply risks into clear, actionable plans.

This role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment under competing priorities, and the ability to anticipate how today’s supplier performance will affect tomorrow’s production volumes. You’ll also help strengthen shared planning tools and documented processes so the team can scale and provide reliable backup coverage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own supply planning and purchasing for your assigned portfolio, maintaining material availability and inventory within established MIN/MAX levels.




• Maintain accurate purchase orders, lead times, and supplier commitments, clearly distinguishing firm orders from forecast quantities.




• Lead category-level Clear-to-Build (CTB) tracking and support weekly executive reviews with early visibility into constraints, mitigation plans, and financial exposure.




• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and capacity trends; execute supply containment actions and coordinate corrective-action handoffs with Commodity Managers and supplier engineering/quality teams.




• Anticipate supplier risks as production scales and prioritize competing issues based on their impact on production continuity.




• Coordinate part transitions and last-time buys with Engineering and Production Control, balancing remaining inventory, yield, cycle time, and excess and obsolescence risks.




• Request volume pricing ahead of production ramps, obtain competitive quotes, and track purchase price variance and expedite spending in partnership with Commodity Managers and Finance.




• Strengthen shared planning tools and documented processes, including verified lead times, replenishment timing, and cross-coverage with your peer buyer.

QUALIFICATIONS

We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the \"desired\" qualifications may strengthen a candidate's profile, we also welcome applicants with alternative experiences to apply.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical or operational field (e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering). An MBA, Master’s in Supply Chain or APICS CPIM Certification is a plus.




• 3-5 years of relevant experience in production purchasing, buying, supply planning, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment. Practical experience in functions such as military, consulting, or finance operations will also be considered.




• An understanding of product lifecycles, BOM development, and how upstream planning impacts downstream execution.




• Strong spreadsheet and planning-tool skills, including the ability to maintain reliable formulas, validate planning data, and improve shared workflows.




• Sound judgment when prioritizing competing supply issues, balancing inventory and transition costs, and determining when to act independently or elevate.




• Ability to effectively communicate and build strong relationships with crossfunctional stakeholders




• Self-starter mindset - excited to build from scratch, lead without authority, and deliver results that unlock program execution.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are eligible for:

• Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits




• Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction




• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction




• 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays




• Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits

The compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 /annual salary + stock options + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, salaried role. Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative in-person sessions at our vibrant office space, but you will be offered the flexibility to work from home as needed.

We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the technical resources needed.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We’re bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

ELIGIBILITY

This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States("Green Card" holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.