Junior Factory Buyer

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collaberaLittleton (CO)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$90k-100k

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About the role

Position Title: Junior Factory Buyer Duration: FTE Location: Littleton, CO Pay Range: $90k-100k Mission: Keep production supplied while improving how the company manages materials, suppliers, inventory, and cost. This person will combine hands-on factory purchasing with data analysis and supplier management to prevent material issues, identify savings opportunities, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Day to Day: Analyze MRP purchase requirements and execute purchasing activities based on production needs and inventory targets. Source and purchase materials needed for manufacturing while balancing price, quality, quantity, inventory, and delivery requirements. Partner closely with manufacturing, planning, and supply chain teams to address material needs and resolve supply issues affecting production. Negotiate pricing and value with suppliers while building and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Analyze purchasing, inventory, and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement. Support supplier selection, setup, evaluation, and performance management while maintaining accurate supplier and material data within the ERP system. Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact factory performance.

Must Haves: Hands-on factory/manufacturing purchasing experience supporting materials and production requirements. General procurement experience without factory exposure will not be enough. Strong understanding of MRP-driven purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and the relationship between material availability and factory operations. Demonstrated supplier management and purchasing experience, including sourcing materials, placing orders, resolving supply issues, and negotiating cost and value. Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills with the ability to interpret supply chain data, identify actionable trends, independently prioritize work, and partner effectively with manufacturing, planning, suppliers, and leadership. Plusses: Working knowledge of SAP. CSCP, CPIM, CPM, or another relevant materials/supply chain certification. Experience driving measurable cost reduction or continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This is a direct hire opportunity. The selected candidate will be employed directly by our client. All compensation and benefits, including but not limited to medical insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks, will be provided by the client in accordance with their internal policies and subject to applicable laws and eligibility requirements.

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