Senior Buyer - Colorado at Trystar Inc

Greeley, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Relations, Negotiation Skills, Material Requirements Planning, ERP Master Data Management, Team Collaboration, Process Mindset, Project Management, Customer Focus, Leadership Skills, Detail-Oriented, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Communication Skills, Financial Acumen, Technology Advancements, Inventory Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords; they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; and Murfreesboro, TN. In this role, we are seeking an individual who enjoys working in a high growth changing environment who has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to develop strong supplier relations. The Sr. Buyer is one who can collaborate cross functionally, has a process mindset, and the ability to innovate to serve customers. Trystar’s Sr. Buyers are vital in executing and meeting the strategic sourcing and purchased product requirements of our manufacturing team across the organization ensuring material availability while managing spend in raw materials with suppliers. WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND VALUES OF: * Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived. * Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right. * Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success. * Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity. * Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness. * Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive. * Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way. In This Role You Will Get To: * Develop and administer reporting procedures enabling supplier collaboration that brings spend efficiency, improved on-time-delivery, and material productivity. * Lead/participate in projects/initiatives involving supplier improvements, technology, and acquisition & integrations. * Utilize your negotiation skills to ensure we achieve win-win transactions between Trystar and our suppliers. * Collaborate with production teams to ensure purchase part material availability is achieved while using initiatives such as stocking agreements, consignment, Kan Ban, etc., to track and improve performance. * Work with our Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) team and product owners to keep customer issues a priority and to receive demand forecasts to develop purchased part forecast to our supply base in order to deliver material on-time to production floor. * Manage and review the purchase order system (MRP) to ensure it is accurate, up-to-date and consistently meet the requirements of the organization to achieve parts availability for on-time-delivery to our customers. * Identify raw material requirements from production specifications, operational schedules, and engineering quality requirements. Collaborate with engineering to recommend alternative parts and share new supplier products that benefit Trystar offerings. * Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. * Ensure purchasing activities follow 3-way matching requirements identifying and solving for root cause issues if/when they arise. * Lead and execute on sourcing projects to achieve improvements in areas such as material productivity, technology advancements, delivery and inventory improvements. * Collaborate with our quality team and suppliers to effectively address returned materials, tracking and ensuring credits are issued and ensure supplier corrective actions are implemented and completed. * Ensure vendor master data is reviewed and updated within our ERP system to reflect the latest pricing, terms, contact information, etc. JOB REQUIREMENTS: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Technical. * 5+ years’ experience in purchasing/strategic sourcing * Up to 20% travel ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS * A passion for Trystar, its culture, and its strategic vision. * Strong leadership, team, and people management skills utilizing Trystar values to achieve effective results. * Experience with Material Requirements Planning and Managing ERP Master Data * Experience in effective negotiation tactics along with demonstrated business & financial acumen. * Well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once. * Experience in a fast paced, changing, and growing environment. * Active membership with American Purchasing Society, APICs or other related supply chain organizations * Ability to effectively interface & communicate with peers across the company, externally to customers, suppliers, and partners. * Advanced PC skills (specifically Excel, Power Point & Word) including knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems. Benefits: * 401 (k) with company match * Medical Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision Insurance * Disability Insurance * PTO * Sick Time * Employee Appreciation Time * Paid Holidays Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. 1st Shift 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

The Senior Buyer will develop supplier collaboration procedures to enhance spend efficiency and material productivity while ensuring material availability for production. They will also lead sourcing projects and collaborate with various teams to address customer issues and improve purchasing processes.