Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Relations

The GEO Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

BI Incorporated in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Buyer to strategically manage suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure timely procurement of raw materials and services. The role interfaces with Director of Supply Chain on projects and scheduling teams for day-to-day purchases.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in supply chain, CPM/APICS certification preferred, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. The position offers a professional, office-based work environment in Colorado.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPM / APICS certification preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience with MRP systems and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manages the supplier base to ensure accurate lead times are maintained for all parts and components.
• Proactively manages blanket purchase order requirements ensuring demand is met and deliveries are in accordance with requirements.
• Negotiates pricing and terms, purchases raw materials, components, and services based on best-practice principles of quality, cost, delivery and service.
• Monitors vendor compliance with all terms and conditions of the purchase order/agreement.
• Ensures accuracy in contracts, pricing, and specifications.
• Prepares, executes and evaluates RFP/RFI bids, prepares presentation of summary data, and recommends suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPM / APICS certification preferred

Tools

MRP systems

Syteline ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

BI Incorporated in Boulder, CO is seeking a Senior Buyer to strategically manage suppliers, negotiate terms, and ensure timely procurement of raw materials and services. The role interfaces with Director of Supply Chain on projects and scheduling teams for day-to-day purchases.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in supply chain, CPM/APICS certification preferred, and strong analytical and negotiation skills. The position offers a professional, office-based work environment in Colorado.