Buyer II (25827)

Job DetailsJob Location: Longmont 0NK54 - Longmont, CO 80503Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: 1stJob Category: ManufacturingDescription: The MRO Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) materials, office supplies, chemicals, tooling, etc. in support of printed circuit board manufacturing operations. This role ensures indirect materials such as hardware, consumables, and facility services are available to maintain production uptime, and sustain plant infrastructure.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is 100% on site. No remote work. No Relocation. Runs/reviews and actions Material Action Report (MAR) weekly. Review expiring material reports against demand required and make purchasing decisions. Quotes material and/or verifies quotes are still valid. Responsible for identifying & sourcing qualified primary and secondary suppliers. Research and compare prices from various suppliers and make cost effective purchase decisions. Assure that all orders conform to purchasing standard policies and procedures. Reviews and Actions miscellaneous purchase requisitions in ETQ. Generates and monitors purchase orders for assigned commodities. Responsible for purchase order date maintenance and internal PO notes. Review and action cancel/reduction/increase messages. Review and action push outs and pull ins. Analyze and manage material requirements through the MRP system, ensuring alignment with production scheduling and inventory management. Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and department metrics. Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper material arrival. Work with Program Management to report material status for all related material of assigned programs. Works with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and material. Works with Master Scheduler and vendors to determine recovery plans when required. Complies with AS9100, ISO13485, ITAR, EAR and DoD regulations. Complies with quality procedures and guidelines. Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics/conflict of interest and information disclosure. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Completes special projects and compiles special reports as required. Provides status updates to Management. Participates in daily meetings. Supports Management as needed. Additional duties as required. Able to work in an environment with regular interruptions and have a good sense of urgency. QualificationsQualifications/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience may be substituted for education. Minimum 5 years’ experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment required. Strong background in indirect purchasing required. Must be flexible and adjust readily to new situations while effectively dealing with ambiguity, stress and uncertainty. Experience in aerospace/defense preferred. Quoting experience required. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, with heavy emphasis on Excel required. Proficient in TEAMS preferred. Proficient with MRP/ERP systems required. (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.) Must be able to read and interpret MRP requirements and recognize errors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Knowledge of standard purchasing practices required. Knowledge of AS9100 requirements, DoD and ITAR regulations preferred. Ability to read/write/speak English proficiently required. Must be a proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and effectively address challenges as they arise. Only applicants that meet all requirements will be considered   Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).   Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match. NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.  We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.  Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.