Strategic Buyer & NPI Lead (Defense/Optics)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Buyer to drive supply chain initiatives for new product introductions, optimize supplier performance, and align cross-functional teams.

You will manage supplier selection, negotiate terms, release materials, and monitor inventory and shipments. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of purchasing experience, familiarity with ERP (SAP preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Production and Operations Management or related field preferred.
• APICS certifications a plus.
• 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.
• Experience in new product implementation environment and low volume purchasing preferred.
• Purchasing experience in an ERP environment. SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials by working with Project Managers, Engineers, Document, Inventory and Quality control groups.
• Identify suppliers capable of meeting specifications, lead times and quality requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules; facilitate contract and terms & conditions negotiations.
• Release new materials and maintain pricing, lead times and purchasing parameters in ERP and Document Control systems.
• Issue purchase orders and manage open orders with emphasis on data accuracy.
• Monitor open PO status and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Maintain shipment tracking and supplier performance data.
• Report potential shortages and delays; coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Define priorities for suppliers to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Be the primary interface for technical, quality and FAI discussions with sources of supply.
• Assist in developing and documenting Supply Chain and Purchasing processes for New Product Introductions.
• Support ERP transition to SAP as subject matter expert.
• May perform buyer/planner roles for new product introductions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete special projects as requested by Management.

Skills

Vendor relations

Sourcing

Negotiation

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

ERP navigation

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Excelitas Technologies Corp. in Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Buyer to drive supply chain initiatives for new product introductions, optimize supplier performance, and align cross-functional teams.

You will manage supplier selection, negotiate terms, release materials, and monitor inventory and shipments. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of purchasing experience, familiarity with ERP (SAP preferred), and strong analytical and communication skills.