Buyer, Senior (Full-time)

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 15 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

BI is one of the leading technology companies in Boulder, Colorado and the largest provider of innovative electronic monitoring solutions in the United States. We excel at proving technological solutions to over 1,000 agencies nationwide and allowing those agencies to fulfill their missions without worrying about the technical complexities.

High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred.
At least five (5) years' experience in supply chain management, procurement/sourcing or other related area, in manufacturing environment preferred.
CPM / APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification preferred.
Excellent computer skills, with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Extensive knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems. Good knowledge of contract law.
Team player with high ethical standards in complying with Company, customer and industry regulations.
Working knowledge of procurement systems, purchasing policies/procedures, and purchasing law.
Proven abilities in negotiation, team building, innovation, and change management.
Ability to work cross functionally to develop well rounded knowledge of the Purchasing Department.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Typical Office Environment.
Use of standard office equipment such as computer, keyboard, telephone, fax machine and copier.
BI Incorporated
The Senior Buyer strategically manages the supplier base to procure raw materials, equipment, supplies and services in a cost effective and timely manner with a focus on Vendor Relationship Management. This position interfaces with Director, Supply Chain on projects, Director, Inventory & Production and Scheduler for scheduling and Materials Planner for day-to-day purchases.
Strategically manages the supplier base to ensure accurate lead times are maintained for all parts and components.
Proactively manages blanket purchase order requirements ensuring demand is met and deliveries are in accordance with requirements.
Negotiates pricing and terms, purchases raw materials, components, complex, technical and specialized equipment, supplies and services based on best practice principles of quality, cost, delivery and service.
Prepares, executes and evaluates RFP / RFI bids, prepares presentation of summary data recommends suppliers and prepares bid requests and specifications.
Evaluates supplier performance and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
Liaises with Quality to establish and maintain an effective Supplier Performance score card.
Consistently evaluates supplier base to identify initiatives for cost savings, process improvements and reduced lead times.
Manages rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes requests.
Performs cost analysis. With manufacturing, may perform make-versus-buy analyses.
Provides data and reports on supplier quality, on-time delivery, cost and service for review and discussion.
Develops and compiles statistical information, generates reports on purchasing activities as required.