Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects.
We are looking for a Buyer II to be responsible for purchasing material, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. The Buyer II will support qualifying suppliers, evaluating terms, and negotiating pricing for purchased goods and services and improving supplier performance.
Company Benefits include:
Health Insurance through Cigna
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance with option for additional Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement plan
Safety shoe allowance
3-weeks PTO, accrual starting day one
8 paid holidays plus paid Birthday holiday
Parental Leave
Company Perks include:
Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis
Company Summer picnic for employees and their families
Fun Department activities
Company Happy Hours, Trivia night and more
Casual dress code
Employee Referral Program
Tuition reimbursement
Pay Range: $62,000 – 80,000 / year, based on qualifications and experience
Buyer II Job Responsibilities:
Submit requests for quotes (RFQs), generate and maintain purchase orders (POs) for goods and services for tactical and strategic suppliers
Manage supplier delivery schedules and ensure MRP information is current and accurate
Responsible for managing some tactical and strategic supplier relationships
Identify cost savings opportunities
Identify and onboard new suppliers, maintain relationships with and improve performance of current suppliers.
Lead business reviews with suppliers to review KPIs and discuss other topics.
Monitor and maintain safety stock levels, minimum/maximum inventory levels and reorder points.
Coordinate with internal customers to communicate and resolve quality, lead times delivery or other issues.
Coordinate with the Supplier Quality team to resolve issues/concerns
Coordinate with the logistics team to arrange transport of goods and ensure on-time delivery to and from suppliers
Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues as needed
Coordinate RMA process with suppliers including logistics, ERP changes, status, and determining credits or replacements.
Coordinate with other departments and suppliers on Engineering Change Requests, drawing changes and other technical issues
Demonstrate a high level of proficiency and self-sufficiency with MRP and other systems and be a resource for others Travel to supplier locations as necessary
Assists in conducting research and analysis, including generating and presenting reports
May lead or assist cycle count investigations
Support other Supply Chain personnel as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Potential for local and domestic travel to supplier locations as needed
Buyer II Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field (preferred) or Associate's degree or minimum of 4-years' experience in a sourcing and/or purchasing role (required) in an ISO certified manufacturing environment (preferred)
Industry certification such as Institute for Supply Management CPSM (preferred) or Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) CSCP.
Highly proficient in utilizing ERP Systems (Global Shop – preferred)
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills to work with team members and suppliers
Negotiation and moderate contracting skills
Strong PC and MS Office suite skills with intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Excel (required)
Location: Thornton, Colorado
How to Apply:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/1078af34-40eb-4989-83a3-3a2138324f69/Air-Squared-Manufacturing-Inc%20
Pay Range: $62,000 - $80,000 / year, based on qualifications and experience
If you need an accommodation seeking employment with Air Squared, please email Careers@airsquared.com or call (303) 466-2669.Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Air Squared is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
