Buyer (Manufacturing)

Company: Kavaliro
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Buyer for a direct hire opportunity. The Buyer will play a key role in managing the procurement process for parts and materials, while building and maintaining relationships with our suppliers. Your mission? Make sure our production lines never miss a beat!

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

DUTIES:Supplier Management: Advise teams on the best suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to keep costs competitive and quality high.
Procurement Excellence: Manage everything from purchase intent to delivery, ensuring materials are delivered on time and meet our quality standards.
Cost Control: Negotiate pricing to get the best deals without sacrificing quality or timeliness.
Inventory Management: Keep a close eye on inventory levels, ensuring that we have the right parts and materials when we need them.
Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all orders, contracts, and shipments are tracked and documented, following company and government regulations.
Supplier Performance: Continuously evaluate suppliers and implement strategies to improve overall performance and reliability.
Problem-Solving: Use your expertise to solve complex challenges, ensuring smooth and efficient supply chain operations.

REQUIREMENTS:Experience: 4+ years as a buyer in a manufacturing environment (bonus points for experience with inventory management or procurement in a production setting).
Negotiation Skills: You know how to strike a deal and get the best prices while ensuring we meet quality standards.
Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and purchase order software to track, report, and analyze your work.
Communication Skills: You're an expert at building relationships, listening to needs, and delivering clear, actionable information to both suppliers and team members.
Detail-Oriented: You won't miss a thing-your organizational skills ensure that everything is tracked and executed flawlessly.
Problem Solver: Quick on your feet and always ready to find creative solutions in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Team Player: You work well with others and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

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