Buyer I

Nevada Heat Treating • Longmont, CO

3d

About The Position

Vitesse Systems is seeking a Buyer I to join its team in Longmont, Colorado. The Buyer I assists with purchasing materials, supplies, services, and shipping support. The primary responsibility is to purchase materials and outsourcing needed by the company at the best rate possible.

Vitesse Systems provides highly engineered antenna, thermal management, and mission-critical solutions for radar, electronic warfare, and C5ISR applications. Its core values are Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration. The company states that its mission-critical solutions help make the country and the world safer.

The role works with Program Management, suppliers, and the Supply Chain Manager to support purchasing and planning. Vitesse Systems performs work controlled by ITAR and EAR, which restrict the disclosure of technical data and products to foreign nationals without prior export authorization.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; GSS is preferred.
• Experience working in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• PC literacy and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with little direction.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and interdepartmental communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related experience desired.
• Customer service skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and prices; obtain supplier quotes and recommendations for substitute items; and obtain management approval as needed.
• Work with Program Management to ensure information is accurately flowed down to suppliers.
• Forward purchase orders to suppliers, monitor orders, and expedite them as needed.
• Ensure orders are delivered on time and at cost, and maintain on-time delivery metrics.
• Support cycle counting.
• Maintain effective relationships with approved suppliers and support the development of relationships with new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Follow up with vendors on late orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Purchase materials, shop supplies, office supplies, and calibration at terms favorable to the company.
• Validate prices to obtain the best price.
• Evaluate and maintain the vendor information database.
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager to support strategic and operational planning.
• Provide backup to the Senior Buyer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Ten paid company-observed holidays.
• Birthday and anniversary incentives.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Continuing education reimbursement program.
• Referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED