Aftermarket Buyer

Muller Technology•Loveland, CO

12h•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based on technical drawings from the Aftermarket Team in Colorado, the buyer identifies required parts for commercially operating systems, finds and/or selects suppliers and services at the most favorable terms. Qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices and terms for goods and services. Tracks purchases, monitors inventory levels, oversees vendor quality, and maintains supplier information. Contributes directly to team goals and business objectives.

Requirements

Associate degree or B.S. in Logistics, Purchase and Supply, Business Administration, or related fields preferred; (high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience).
2 + years' experience with processes and systems for purchasing materials, inventory, stockroom, and warehouse.
Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing, and the ability to maintain vendor relationships.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 20% of the time.
Use and interpret data and technical drawings to determine purchasing needs.
Ability to work in imperial and metric measurements.
Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Plex, and other business software.
Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with team members, leadership, and vendors.
Strict attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Working daily onsite at Muller Technology CO, Inc., with the expectation of no less than 40 hours worked weekly.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred).

Responsibilities

Manage purchase orders, oversee shipping schedules, and maintain purchase records.
Perform vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs, and boost efficiency.
Conduct ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors.
Align with the Aftermarket team to execute the open spare parts List and keep the backlog low.
Maintain working relationships with vendors and supervise vendor activities.
Enter purchase orders and receipts into the ERP System (SAP Business One).
Communicate and negotiate with vendors and sales personnel.
Meet with the manager at regular intervals to discuss order details and priorities.
Attend meetings and communicate issues and recovery plans.
Ensure vendors are meeting technical specifications and quality.
Other duties as assigned.