Strategic Buyer & Inventory Planner

Swagelok Denver; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

HSA options

Dental & Vision plans

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Swagelok Denver is seeking a Buyer to coordinate sourcing, vendor management, and inventory at our Colorado locations. You will manage POs, collaborate with internal teams, and ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

The role involves analyzing quotes, responding to requests in SAP/Outlook, and maintaining records in SAP/Teams/QT9 while ensuring compliance with policies and industry regulations. This full-time position offers a structured career path.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years in procurement, buyer, or purchasing role.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and analyze quotes, bids, and proposals to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Respond to quote requests in SAP or Outlook within allotted time frame.
• Create, verify, and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and work instructions.
• Track and manage open purchase orders to ensure accurate and on-time delivery.
• Prepare receiving checklists for purchase orders and review completed checklists after receiving.
• Reconcile discrepancies related to orders, pricing, or invoices.
• Maintain positive, productive relationships with vendors to support long-term procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and document and address issues related to quality, delivery, or service.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, customer service, warehouse, and production teams to ensure materials are available when needed and purchasing activities align with organizational needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend reorder points or adjustments based on demand.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records within SAP, Teams, Outlook, and QT9.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and industry regulations.
• Ensure adherence to purchasing policies and processes, as well as documentation and record requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Outlook

QT9

Teams

Job description

Swagelok Denver is seeking a Buyer to coordinate sourcing, vendor management, and inventory at our Colorado locations. You will manage POs, collaborate with internal teams, and ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

The role involves analyzing quotes, responding to requests in SAP/Outlook, and maintaining records in SAP/Teams/QT9 while ensuring compliance with policies and industry regulations. This full-time position offers a structured career path.