Buyer

Buyer
Location: Denver, CO
Salary: $75,000– $90,000/year
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Industry: Manufacturing

Overview:
Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Buyer to join their team in Denver, CO. This is a 100% onsite role with a business casual dress code. The ideal Buyer will be confident, flexible, and collaborative, with a strong business sense and the ability to separate work from personal dynamics.

Key Responsibilities:
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for the following core functions:

1. Site Support (30%)

   • Daily sourcing tasks and tool management
   • Reading and assisting with Power BI dashboards-read and understand and then be able to update and create their own.
   • Inventory planning and supplier database management using internal ERP and Power BI
   • Update Microsoft Forms on a daily basis

2. Vendor Sourcing & Communication (30%)

   • Engage with a wide range of vendors
   • Read, redline, and negotiate contracts with suppliers

3. Interdepartmental Collaboration (20%)

   • Participate in S&OP calls weekly
   • Costing of materials and supplies
   • Working on supplier scorecards
   • Benchmark analysis or critical supplies
   • Confirm invoice details including tariffs and base costs

4. Analytics & Reporting (20%)

   • Manipulate data using PowerBI and Excel
   • Scrutinize purchase orders for accuracy and completeness

Qualifications:
To be successful as a Buyer, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (retail buying degrees also considered)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a purchasing/procurement role
• Proficiency in PowerBI dashboards and reporting
• Strong Excel skills including SumIFs, CountIFs, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, CONCATENATE, IF/ERROR, and text-to-value recognition
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS preferred)
• Familiarity with Word and PowerPoint
• Valid passport for occasional travel between the US and Canada

Preferred Skills (Pluses):

• Exposure to site/store operations
• Collaborative operations experience
• Ability to compare supplier pricing to market indices (e.g., lumber and labor)

Culture Fit:
The Buyer should be confident and open, with strong attention to detail and analytical skills. You’ll be working with a quirky and selective team lead, so flexibility and a positive attitude are key.
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