Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries. Particle Measuring Systems (PMS) sets the standard for cleanroom contamination monitoring. With more than 60 patents, we create the technology that enables our customers to make fact-based decisions, improve process yields and comply with ever-changing regulatory requirements. The Role Under limited supervision, the Buyer-Planner III, procures and executes material requirements for production items according to the MRP plan, analyzes system-planned information for accuracy, releases purchase orders to suppliers and manufacturing orders to production, and maintains valid schedules and material control practices. Specific Job Responsibilities: Ensure continuity of supply, effective competition, quality and prompt delivery of products from internal and external suppliers. Utilize metrics and problem solving techniques to ensure root cause resolution on delivery, lead-time, cost, and other critical performance metrics. Reviews action messages, generated by ERP, for accuracy. Uses ERP to analyze supply and demand for components and sub-assemblies. Analysis includes component part availability, lot size, lead-time, cost and other critical parameters. Ability and desire to act as backup Master Production scheduler. Utilize project management skills to seamlessly integrate material changes into a manufacturing environment. Releases manufacturing work orders to production and purchase orders to suppliers. Produces required support; documentation and reschedules existing orders as required. Collaborates with others to identify potential material shortages and expedites as appropriate. Uses and creates database, word processing and spreadsheet software as a tool to produce or enhance reports. Works effectively with other members of the organization to improve materials related inventory control systems and activities. Work with engineering teams on new product introduction and design changes Evaluate potential suppliers with regard to quality, cost and delivery Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Eight or more years of related Materials experience in a manufacturing environment required using an ERP Bachelor’s degree and professional association certification preferred. Strong Microsoft Office skills Experience with performing financial modeling using Excel Experience with conducting commodity analysis on parts Lean Six Sigma experience preferred The Nuts and Bolts Location – This is an “in-office” position 50% of the time with Covid precautions being taken. The location of this position is in Boulder, CO. The remainder of the time you may work from home. These percentages are targets with the actual schedule to be determined in conjunction with the Manager's expectations for the position. Relocation may be offered for this role, but local candidates will receive first consideration. 2024 Benefits At-a-Glance Our benefit package is provided through our parent company, Spectris. Medical Health Advocate – This confidential service can help you; your spouse, dependent children, parents, and parents-in-law resolve health care and insurance-related issues, manage chronic conditions and improve your health and well-being. Dental – Delta Dental PPO; DeltaCare USA Vision – VSP Vision Plan 401(k) Flexible Spending Account Pay Range $54000 - 82500 depending upon experience How we determine what we pay (compensation philosophy) Particle Measuring Systems determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for the Boulder, Colorado area. We will evaluate external equity, which is the relative marketplace job worth of jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we try to make competitive offers between the minimum and around the midpoint of the range. This allows the new employee room for future merit increases during review cycles. There may be times when we will offer above the midpoint. The decision to do so will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and the compensation rates of the employees within the company doing the same position. Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for passionate, curious, creative and solution-driven team players. We invite you to share your details with us today! We will be in touch to discuss potential opportunities with you. Particle Measuring Systems is a global leader in designing and manufacturing micro-contamination monitoring equipment. Based in Boulder, Colorado, our state of the art technology is instrumental in improving clean room performance in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical markets. Our specialized technology, and the challenging work necessary to create this technology, enables our company to attract talented team members so that everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential in engaging and stimulating roles. The diverse experience of our employees at all levels brings unique ideas and contributions to Particle Measuring Systems. Join Particle Measuring Systems and become part of a company that recognizes our success is driven by you! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to affirmative action, a discrimination-free workplace, and fair treatment to all employees. We offer a competitive salary and benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs, a flexible spending account, a tuition reimbursement program, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid company holidays and paid time off. As part of our value system, we maintain a non-smoking campus and provide an onsite clinic for employees to emphasize health and well-being in the workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Colorado is one of the best places to live in the USA. We offer relocation assistance for many of our positions. Come live in Colorado!