Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Location: Boulder, CO, US, 80301 Job Function: Supply Chain/Logistics Job Country: United States Job City: Boulder Job Type: Regular Full Time ENABLE your future through light. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. We are presently seeking a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for driving supply chain initiatives that support new product introductions, fostering strong cross-functional alignment, and optimizing supplier performance. Main responsibilities: Works closely and collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, Document, Inventory and Quality control groups to procure materials. Identifies new and existing suppliers capable of meeting materials specifications, quality requirements and lead times to successfully support production schedules and meeting customer commitments. Requests quotations, negotiates pricing and delivery schedules. Facilitates contract and T&C negotiations. Compiles quotes comparison matrixes and collaborates with project managers for optimal supplier selection. Releases new materials and maintains pricing, lead time and purchasing parameters in the ERP and Document Control systems. Issues purchase orders and manages open orders in the ERP system with emphasis on data accuracy. Monitors open purchase orders to ensure on-time deliveries. Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information. Proactively reports potential shortages and availability issues to project managers, manufacturing & planning organizations and works with suppliers to resolve delays. Establishes priorities for assigned suppliers to meet customer (internal or external) requirements. Acts as primary interface between internal customers and source of supply in technical, quality and FAI discussions. Controls the inventory of assigned products in accordance with customer requirements and management objectives. Processes returns of non-conforming products to suppliers. Supports other members of the Purchasing team as needed through cross training and flexing as workload dictates. Will help define, develop and document Supply Chain and Purchasing processes for New Program Introductions. Will be subject matter expert and provide direction for the purchasing aspects of the ERP transition to SAP May be required to perform as a buyer/planner role in a new product introduction. Ensures compliance with company operating policies and procedures. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Complete special projects and assignments as requested by Management Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Production and Operations Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or other related field preferred. APICS certifications a plus. Demonstrated expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, with deep functional knowledge to optimize inventory, production scheduling, and supply chain efficiency 5 + years of purchasing experience, defense and/or optics experience a plus Familiar with ITAR compliance and procurement of materials for defense products a plus. Demonstrated skills in sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation, and supplier management. Experience in new product implementation environment and low volume purchasing preferred. Knowledge and understanding of production operations, purchasing, and inventory planning. Problem solving skills, including logical thought processes with the ability to resolve complex issues Self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and work with minimal direct supervision. Ability to organize and prioritize daily work. Purchasing experience in an ERP environment. SAP is a plus. Advanced computer skills are required. Solid skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). In-depth Excel knowledge. Strong analytical skills. Data collection and report creation experience. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Project Management experience a plus. Strong leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong team player with proven ability to facilitate collaboration in cross regional and multi-cultural teams. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Self-Managed Vacation, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability. Pay Range: $85,000- $115,000 annually, depending on experience. Our facility in Boulder, Colorado, has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings, and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense. This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology, and an extensive in-house metrology lab.