Purchasing Specialist - Longmont, CO

JOB SUMMARY The Purchasing Specialist position is responsible for successfully planning and arranging the purchasing and supply chain functions for the UHP Equipment and Nanochem organization. Key Responsibilities Include production planning, ERP system maintenance, supplier relationship management, inventory management, purchasing, meeting on-time delivery targets and supplier quality objectives. This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager. Essential Functions TIMELY EXECUTION OF MATERIAL PROCUREMENT Successfully ensures timely order fulfillment for all materials and products according to scheduled requirements. Works closely with all departments to plan for upcoming product needs. Works closely with Production and suppliers to communicate on lead-times and availability of parts and components. SUPPLIER QUALITY Works with suppliers and internal Quality team to develop testing procedures to measure supplier quality levels. Addresses product, part or component quality issues with suppliers, takes corrective action to resolve issues. Communicates supplier or production issues with the Engineering team to make design changes when required. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Develops strong working relationships with the Company's key suppliers and vendors. Successfully negotiates favorable product/component pricing and terms with Company suppliers to maximize gross margin and cash flow without sacrificing product quality. Develops strong working relationships with co-workers. ERP SYSTEM INTEGRITY Maintains ERP system to effectively manage inventory levels to meet product demand and maximize company cash flow. Maintains system parameters to alleviate product stock out and overstock. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in the Company's purchasing and inventory management processes. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Efficiently manages inventory levels to meet product demand and maximize Company cash flow. Plans order quantities according to projected sales demand to minimize the risk of obsolete inventory. Proactively evaluates, manages and mitigates supply chain risk for the Company's products/components. Qualifications Education Associates; Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain or Accounting preferred. Work Experience Relevant experience required: 3-5 years (Purchasing) with preference for 7-9 years or 10+ years depending on level. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook, Webex; TIMS a plus. Implementation of new MRP software is a plus. Licenses and Certifications APICS and CPM preferred. Compensation: $28-38 per hour DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr