Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

Tes Recruiting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tes Recruiting is seeking an experienced Buyer to support sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and material availability for manufacturing operations in Denver. You will procure raw materials, electronics, custom components, and services, ensuring on‑time delivery and quality.

You will collaborate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Accounts Payable, and Quality to align purchasing with schedules and resolve supply chain issues, while driving cost savings through negotiations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with metal stamping, metal forming, or similar manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, procurement, supplier management, and manufacturing supply chain processes.
• Experience working with MRP or ERP systems; JDE experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and related manufacturing documentation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and address delivery, quality, and cost issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders for direct and indirect materials based on demand, forecasts, and replenishment requirements.
• Procure raw materials, electronics, custom components, and other materials required to support production operations.
• Select, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to support quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Maintain and support the Approved Supplier List and supplier qualification processes.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and maintain supplier scorecards.
• Support new supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation processes.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and other commercial conditions to achieve cost savings and maximize value.
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up with suppliers regarding delivery status.
• Expedite critical or delayed materials to prevent production shortages and production interruptions.
• Identify potential supply issues and communicate risks to appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information within the MRP system, including supplier information, lead times, minimum order quantities, planning parameters, and pricing.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives and assist with cycle count variance resolution.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Engineering, Accounts Payable, Quality, and other departments to align purchasing activities with production schedules and business requirements.
• Resolve purchase order, invoice, material, and supplier discrepancies.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure purchasing activities align with approved engineering changes.
• Understand and adhere to applicable quality standards, purchasing procedures, and company policies.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and other applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with import compliance, supplier documentation, and other regulatory requirements as needed.
• Track and support supply chain metrics, including Supplier On-Time Delivery, Purchase Price Variance, inventory performance, and other procurement‑related metrics.
• Identify purchasing and supply chain issues and present potential solutions to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Kaizen activities.
• Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Excel

MRP/ERP proficiency

Reading BOMs

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

JDE

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Tes Recruiting is seeking an experienced Buyer to support sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, and material availability for manufacturing operations in Denver. You will procure raw materials, electronics, custom components, and services, ensuring on‑time delivery and quality.

You will collaborate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Accounts Payable, and Quality to align purchasing with schedules and resolve supply chain issues, while driving cost savings through negotiations and