Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supply-Chain Leader

NextGenEnergyJobs; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Colorado is seeking a seasoned Procurement Leader to manage end-to-end sourcing for direct materials, components, and production-related services. You will optimize supplier networks, negotiate terms, and align purchasing with production schedules.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance to drive cost reductions, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and sourcing experience across manufacturing environments.
• Strategic supplier management focusing on cost, quality, lead time and capacity.
• Negotiation and problem-solving to address pricing, delivery and supplier performance.
• Cross-functional leadership with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management and Finance.
• Ability to build and improve procurement processes for efficiency and visibility.
• Startup-style ability to scale procurement processes, systems, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for direct materials, components, fabricated parts, and production-related services.
• Issue and manage purchase orders with pricing, quantities, lead times, and terms.
• Source and qualify new suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity and lead time.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQs, and other agreements.
• Maintain supplier relationships and act as primary contact for purchasing issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate supply-chain risks.
• Review MRP/ERP requirements and translate demand into purchasing actions.
• Analyze BOMs and engineering requirements to ensure material availability.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance.
• Expedite critical materials to prevent production interruptions and meet schedules.
• Develop contingency plans and alternate sourcing strategies for critical materials.
• Provide reporting on spend, supplier performance, shortages, and risks.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Procurement process optimization

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Start-up procurement experience

Contract manufacturing experience

Supply chain risk management

ERP/MRP collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

NextGenEnergyJobs in Colorado is seeking a seasoned Procurement Leader to manage end-to-end sourcing for direct materials, components, and production-related services. You will optimize supplier networks, negotiate terms, and align purchasing with production schedules.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance to drive cost reductions, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in a fast-growing environment.