Buyer II

Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC•Thornton, CO

11d•$65,000 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects. We are looking for a Buyer II to be responsible for purchasing material, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Buyer II will support qualifying suppliers, evaluating terms, and negotiating pricing for purchased goods and services and improving supplier performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field (preferred) or associate’s degree or minimum of 4-years’ experience in a sourcing and/or purchasing role (required) in an ISO certified manufacturing environment (preferred)
Industry certification such as Institute for Supply Management CPSM (preferred) or Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) CSCP.
Highly proficient in utilizing ERP Systems
Demonstrates a high level of proficiency and self-sufficiency with MRP and other systems to be a resource for others
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and suppliers
Negotiation and moderate contracting skills
Strong PC and MS Office suite skills with intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Excel (required)
Action oriented - Proactively manage suppliers by creating or modifying POs to satisfy demand and general correspondence, streamline procurement, and resolve issues quickly. Manage and resolve delivery performance.
Plans and aligns - Support the Factory by ensuring material is available in support of production schedules for complex items, internal and external secondary processes and manage inventory to Supply Chain goals using analysis and systems.
Managing ambiguity - Make informed decisions despite uncertainty in supply, demand, and market conditions. Adapt to changing priorities, resolve disruptions, and find solutions with limited data.
Collaborator - Work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement and operations.
Effective Communicator - Clearly convey expectations to suppliers, ensuring accurate orders, pricing, and delivery timelines. Coordinate with internal teams to align purchasing with business needs and quickly address issues.

Nice To Haves

Power BI experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Submit requests for quotes (RFQs), generate and maintain purchase orders (POs) for goods and services for tactical and strategic suppliers
Manage supplier delivery schedules and ensure MRP information is current and accurate
Identify cost savings opportunities
Maintain relationships with and improve the performance of current suppliers
Lead business reviews with suppliers to review KPIs and discuss other topics
Monitor and maintain safety stock levels, minimum/maximum inventory levels and reorder points
Coordinate with internal customers, including Logistics, A/P, SQE, Operations, etc. to communicate and resolve quality, lead times, delivery, and/or other matters as they arise
Coordinate RMA process with suppliers including logistics, ERP changes, status, and determining credits or replacements
Collaborate with other departments and suppliers on Engineering Change Requests, drawing changes and other technical matters
Assists in conducting research and analysis, including generating and presenting reports
Potential for local and domestic travel to supplier locations as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching)
Dental and Vision insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer
Group and voluntary life insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Safety shoe allowance
3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays
Parental Leave
Educational reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement