Buyer​/Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing

Buyer / Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing

Join Pelsue:
Industrial Safety as a Buyer / Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing
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Pelsue is an industry leader in manufacturing worker safety products and vehicles for the telephone, utility, and satellite communications industries. We recently moved to a new facility in Aurora, CO. Production areas include a metal fabrication shop, trailer and van manufacturing flow lines, specialty vehicle build stations, safety product lines, and an in-house tent shop.

A strategic thinker, detail‑oriented professional, and strong negotiator who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You understand the delicate balance of supply and demand, ensuring materials are available when needed without excess inventory. In this role you collaborate closely with Supply Chain leadership and other cross‑functional teams such as Logistics, Planning, Production, and Finance to maintain strong supplier relationships, stable lead times, and cost efficiency.

• Manage procurement of assigned commodities, ensuring a stable supply while controlling costs and quality.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and service level agreements with suppliers.
• Proactively identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of pricing, lead times, terms, and order policies.
• Drive supplier order acknowledgements and confirm promise dates; actively manage expedites and de‑expedites based on production priorities.

• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers; monitor performance for on‑time delivery, quality, and cost.
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager and cross‑functional teams to resolve supplier issues or address risks.
• Conduct market research to find optimal suppliers, evaluating capacity, reliability, and total landed cost.
• Own shortage response for assigned commodities by coordinating recovery plans with suppliers and internal teams to protect build schedules.
• Coordinate part substitutions or alternate sourcing with Engineering and Quality when supply constraints or quality issues require a change.

• Collaborate with production planners and material handlers to streamline material flow and align forecasts with purchase orders.
• Use data‑driven analysis to recommend safety stock levels and act on MRP signals for assigned items.
• Maintain supplier master data required for effective purchasing and planning in alignment with Supply Chain and Planning.

• Train and support Junior Buyers on day‑to‑day purchasing activities and best practices.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects to improve the supply chain process.
• Partner with Accounting/AP to resolve invoice discrepancies and price variances.

• Negotiation & Communication: Skilled at negotiating terms, pricing, and contracts while maintaining professional supplier relationships.
• Analytical & Detail‑Oriented: Ability to interpret data from ERP/MRP systems, identify trends, and make informed procurement decisions.
• Collaboration: Works closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, and other teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Identifies long‑term procurement opportunities and mitigates risks.
• Core Values: Upholds Trust, Ownership, Discipline and aligns with Pelsue’s objectives.
• Execution Rigor: Maintains follow‑through on acknowledgements, promise dates, expedites, and issue resolution to protect production flow.
• Systems Discipline: Maintains accurate purchasing parameters to enable reliable MRP outputs.

Primarily in an office environment with regular engagement on the shop floor and warehouse areas.

Primarily sedentary with extensive use of a computer; occasional standing, walking, or lifting items up to 25 lbs.

Full‑time, in‑person. Standard days and hours:
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime may be required to meet urgent purchasing needs.

Occasional local travel for supplier visits or training.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience may apply).
• Experience:
  
  3–5 years of purchasing experience with negotiations and supplier management.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (e.g., MS Business Central, Oracle, or equivalent) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Certifications:
  
  APICS, ISM (CPSM), or related certification a plus.