Buyer III (24104)

NEOTECH • Longmont, CO

25d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Buyer III is responsible for the review and execution of sourcing requirements generated by weekly MRP material requirements and to report status to key Customer Focus Team (“CFT”) members. Mentor and support the development of buyers at levels I and II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position may be a Buyer II or III, DOE This position is 100% on site. No remote work. Runs/reviews and actions Material Action Report (MAR) weekly. Quotes material and/or verifies quotes are still valid. Read and interpret MRP requirements. Generates and monitors purchase orders for assigned programs or commodities. Works with Program Management on PPV’s and problem components. Utilizes strategic purchasing practices to ensure both cost and material flow are optimized. Responsible for Purchase order dates maintenance and internal PO notes. Review and action cancel/reduction/increase messages. Review and action push outs and pull ins. Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best price, quality and service arrangements. Performs cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost factors. Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and department metrics. Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper material arrival. Work directly with assigned CFT to report material status for all related material of assigned programs. Works with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and material. Works with Master Scheduler and Vendors to determine recovery plans when required. Complies with AS9100, ITAR, EAR and DoD regulations. Complies with quality procedures and guidelines. Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics/conflict of interest and information disclosure. Completes special projects and compiles special reports as required. Provides status updates to Management. Participates in daily meetings. Supports Management as needed. Additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment. (buyer II)
• Minimum 9 years’ experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment. (buyer III)
• Experience in aerospace/defense preferred
• Electronic component purchasing required
• Quoting experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, with heavy emphasis on Excel required
• Proficient in TEAMS preferred
• Proficient with MRP/ERP systems required (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Must be able to read and interpret MRP requirements and recognize errors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Knowledge of standard purchasing practices required
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements, DoD and ITAR regulations preferred
• Ability to read/write/speak English proficiently required
• Only applicants that meet all requirements will be considered
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.
• Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace/defense preferred
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements, DoD and ITAR regulations preferred

Responsibilities

• Runs/reviews and actions Material Action Report (MAR) weekly.
• Quotes material and/or verifies quotes are still valid.
• Read and interpret MRP requirements.
• Generates and monitors purchase orders for assigned programs or commodities.
• Works with Program Management on PPV’s and problem components.
• Utilizes strategic purchasing practices to ensure both cost and material flow are optimized.
• Responsible for Purchase order dates maintenance and internal PO notes.
• Review and action cancel/reduction/increase messages.
• Review and action push outs and pull ins.
• Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best price, quality and service arrangements.
• Performs cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost factors.
• Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and department metrics.
• Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper material arrival.
• Work directly with assigned CFT to report material status for all related material of assigned programs.
• Works with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and material.
• Works with Master Scheduler and Vendors to determine recovery plans when required.
• Complies with AS9100, ITAR, EAR and DoD regulations.
• Complies with quality procedures and guidelines.
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics/conflict of interest and information disclosure.
• Completes special projects and compiles special reports as required.
• Provides status updates to Management.
• Participates in daily meetings.
• Supports Management as needed.
• Additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off
• NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees