Buyer II

Senior Buyer – Composite Structures Location: Centennial, Colorado. CPI AdamWorks designs and builds composite structures for aircraft, defense, and space. We are seeking a Senior Buyer to quote, negotiate pricing, and purchase inventory and materials in support of our needs, working with close supervision. Responsibilities Primary liaison between CPI and our suppliers. Source parts required (production and facility) from suppliers. Assist Engineering with the qualification of new suppliers identified in sourcing efforts. Creates and maintains purchase orders. Pulls all documentation and sends out quote requests to suppliers. Evaluates supplier quotes and awards accordingly. Works with Planning to disposition excess and obsolete material. Assists Accounts Payables to resolve invoice discrepancies. Resolve and/or escalates supplier related issues in a prompt manner. Helps resolve issues and answer questions from other CPI employees. Supports Business Development efforts by preparing costed BOMs for quotes. Develops and implements supply chain automation. Performs other tasks and duties as required. Required Skills Working experience with ERP and/or MRP systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Knowledge of item attributes and their effects on MRP messages. Ability to present possible solutions when notifying management of an issue. Excellent organizational skills. In‑depth knowledge of government contractor purchasing requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree and/or APICS certification a plus. 5 to 7 years’ experience as a Buyer within a manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements Sedentary work, primarily sitting/standing. Ability to work seated at a computer for long periods. Ability to go onto the shop floor and other departments as needed. Compensation $60,000 – $70,000 annually. Security and Regulatory Requirements This position may require access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR: a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Equal Opportunity Employer CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr