Buyer II

Xybix Ergonomic Systems Inc • Littleton, CO

5h • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

XYBIX SYSTEMS, a leading innovative ergonomic furniture manufacturer located in Littleton, CO is searching for a Buyer II to join their existing team! We manufacture customized sit-stand furniture for 911 dispatch centers, medical centers, public utilities, security applications, call centers, work-from-home professionals, gamers, and more!

If you enjoy working on a high performing team, love collaboration and a team environment – then you could be a great ‘fit’ with our company!
The Buyer II is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services required to support production, projects, and facility operations. This role balances day-to-day execution (PO placement, expediting, inventory control) with analytical responsibilities (demand review, supplier performance, cost changes, and tariff impacts). The Buyer works cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Accounting, and Customer Service to maintain uninterrupted material flow while meeting inventory, cost, and service objectives.

Requirements

• 2+ years of purchasing or materials management experience.
• Demonstrated ERP experience (Epicor strongly preferred).
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred).
• Experience in a manufacturing or production driven environment.
• Experience working with or implementing automation that streamlines routine purchasing, reporting, or data management processes.
• Familiarity with min/max and backflush inventory systems.
• Exposure to tariffs, duties, and landed cost accounting.
• Experience working cross functionally with production, engineering, and accounting teams.
• Experience using Epicor ERP (Kinetic preferred)

Responsibilities

• Review material requirements in Epicor ERP and make informed buy / not buy decisions.
• Issue, revise, and manage purchase orders to support inventory, jobs, subcontracting, and drop ship requirements.
• Regularly review open and unconfirmed purchase orders; follow up with suppliers to ensure accurate confirmations and on time delivery.
• Expedite, delay, or cancel purchase orders based on changes in demand, production schedules, or inventory conditions.
• Maintain inventory levels aligned with turnover targets and production needs.
• Support backflushed and min/max controlled items through routine review and replenishment.
• Participate in cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities.
• Analyze material availability on the production floor and coordinate with warehouse and production teams to optimize material usage.
• Source materials and evaluate alternative suppliers to improve cost, lead time, and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms in alignment with company objectives.
• Maintain and update supplier price lists and purchasing parameters in Epicor.
• Track supplier performance issues and support corrective actions as needed.
• Track tariffs, duties, and trade related surcharges impacting purchased materials.
• Monitor supplier price increases and document cost drivers (e.g., tariffs, freight, raw material changes).
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure tariff and cost adjustments are properly applied and documented in ERP.
• Maintain supporting spreadsheets or reports related to tariffs, landed cost, and price changes.
• Use MRP and Job Schedule Maintenance to support the creation, release, and scheduling of Make to Stock (MTS) jobs across production cells.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to align MTS job priorities with capacity, material availability, and demand.
• Review receiving documentation for accuracy and assist with issue resolution.
• Process returned materials and update ERP for Customer Service and Accounting.
• Support resolution of invoice discrepancies in coordination with Accounting.
• Manage purchasing related tasks and follow ups using Asana.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other required purchasing documentation.

Benefits

• Paid time off, holiday pay.
• Up to 100% paid employee health insurance for many insurance plans. Dental and Vision insurance available.
• 401K with company match after 1000 hours and a year.
• Long term disability and employee life insurance.
• Discretionary annual performance bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees