Senior Buyer

Charm Industrial

. Manage procurement activities for direct materials, components, fabricated parts, and production-related services .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeFort Lupton • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong procurement and sourcing expertise in manufacturing environments, with a focus on strategic supplier management, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration. Capable of optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships to enhance supply-chain reliability and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceSupplier ManagementNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional LeadershipSupply-Chain Risk Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ManagementSupplier QualificationCost Reduction StrategiesBOM AnalysisMRP/ERP Requirements ReviewSupplier Performance MonitoringContractual Terms ManagementInventory OptimizationSupplier DevelopmentCommercial Comparisons

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsMulti-Tasking AbilityAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMRP Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

E3 Visa EligibilityTN Visa Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentsSupply-Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier RelationshipsProduction-Related Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage procurement activities for direct materials, components, fabricated parts, and production-related services
Issue and manage purchase orders, including pricing, quantities, lead times, delivery requirements, and contractual terms
Source and qualify new suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, lead time, and technical capabilities
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQ requirements, and other commercial agreements
Manage supplier relationships and purchasing-related issues
Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and capacity
Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks, including long-lead items, sole-source components, capacity constraints, and material shortages
Review MRP/ERP requirements and translate demand into purchasing actions
Analyze BOMs and engineering requirements to ensure materials and components are sourced and available
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance
Manage purchase order changes from engineering revisions, BOM changes, quantity changes, and schedule adjustments
Expedite critical and delayed materials to prevent production interruptions
Track open purchase orders and expected delivery dates, shortages, and supplier risks
Maintain supplier lead-time, pricing, capacity, purchasing, and ERP data
Identify cost-reduction opportunities through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, and volume leverage
Support supplier development, continuous improvement, new product introduction, and production ramp-up
Evaluate supplier quotes and prepare commercial comparisons and recommendations
Establish strategic supplier relationships for critical and high-value components
Ensure purchasing compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and contractual requirements
Develop contingency plans and alternate sourcing strategies
Support inventory optimization by balancing production requirements, supplier lead times, MOQ, cash flow, and inventory levels
Provide management reporting and analysis on spend, supplier performance, shortages, open orders, and procurement risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong procurement and sourcing experience across manufacturing environments
Strategic supplier management with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, capacity, and long-term supplier relationships
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills to address pricing, delivery, shortages, and supplier performance issues
Cross-functional leadership working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance
Ability to build and improve procurement processes that increase efficiency, visibility, accountability, and supply-chain reliability
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and comfort with multi-tasking in a fast-paced, ever-changing, ambiguous environment
E3 or TN visa sponsorship eligibility, where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership through stock options
100% employee healthcare premiums covered
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible HDHP plans
Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6%
Paid leave, including parental and medical leave
PPE and workwear allowances
Annual professional development stipend
Employee recognition programs that celebrate impactful work and team contributions
Opportunities for internal growth, career development, and transition into climate from a range of industries and backgrounds
Visa sponsorship currently available for E3 and TN visas