Sr. Buyer

Overview

Wanco Inc. is seeking a Sr. Buyer in our Arvada, CO production facility.

Summary:

Wanco Inc. is seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer with high energy, intelligence and drive, to support the supplied material value stream. The Sr. Buyer is responsible for monitoring ERP messages and maintaining material flow that supports production. Key areas of accountability include buying, scheduling, vendor management, negotiation and material planning experience in an industrial manufacturing environment and experience with internationally and domestically sourced MRO items, industrial components, materials and assemblies.

• Five or more years' experience working as a buyer, in a manufacturing environment, who understands and adheres to a professional standard.
• Detailed and demonstrated knowledge and experience with MRP systems and item attributes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Analytical and mathematical capabilities to compare prices and quantities and consider vendor contract terms.
• Willingss to make quick and thoughtful decisions on behalf of the business.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Strong organizational skills are a must.

• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with pull inventory methods (Min/Max or Reorder Point).
• Knowledge of MRO, industrial raw material, raw steel, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Project management experience.
• ISO 9001:2015 experience.

• Monitor stock levels and verify purchase requisitions.
• Manage deliveries to MRP or Min levels.
• Maintain professional relationships with suppliers.
• Work with management to identify supply needs.
• Recommend solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quality and performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Mobility to work in and office and factory setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer. Comfortable working directly in a manufacturing facility and adhering to PPE requirements. Some travel may be required.

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

$35-$45 per hour based on qualifications.

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life, 401k). Paid time off and holidays. Eligible to participate in Wanco’s standard benefits package.

Address: 5870 Tennyson Street, Arvada, CO 80003 |  |

Wanco is the industry’s leading manufacturer of highway safety and traffic control products. Innovation and new product development have made us what we are, and will continue to carry our reputation forward, well into the future.

Wanco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.