PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the development and implementation of direct material buying and sourcing strategies.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Responsible for the interaction between the company and supply base.
• This is to include supplier surveys, product qualification, process control, non-conforming material, and corrective action requests.
• Work closely with Quality Department to oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and expected quality metrics.
• Ensure that supply chain is always available in inventory for production, while maintaining appropriate inventory turns.
• Analyze quotes and making recommendations for award.
• Maintain and input necessary data/records in the company purchasing system.
• Document report requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards. Maintain & create procurement documents to ensure the production team is informed of material constraints and risks.
• Collaborate with management to establish strategic direction and objectives. Supplier qualification, creation of evaluation and re-evaluation processes, and creating dual sourcing strategies when necessary.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and report on annualized savings.
• Initiate the sourcing (price/availability) process by issuing RFQ’s.
• Prepare and process purchase order and change orders.
• Research and resolve AP/AR discrepancies.
• Ability to travel as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a 4-year B.S. degree.
• 3 years’ purchasing/buyer experience in the manufacturing and/or engineering field.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems strongly preferred.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits and Pay:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
• Salary $63,000 - $83,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies