Buyer 1

Have you ever worked for a two-time 'Best Company to Work for in Colorado' winner? Do you enjoy working for a company that is growing, with big company benefits and a small company feel? Why Merritt Aluminum Products? In 2019 and again in 2024, Merritt Aluminum Products had the honor of winning the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado by CoBiz. We pride ourselves in being the best for our employees, our customers, and each other. Along with having amazing co-workers by your side, we offer a total compensation package that includes: PTO Paid holidays Generous employer contributions to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Company paid life insurance and additional voluntary life available Voluntary long term & short-term disability Quarterly profit-sharing bonus potential 401(k) with company match The hiring range for this position is $28 to $38 depending on experience. The Buyer 1 position is responsible for successfully planning and arranging the purchasing and supply chain functions for the organization. Key responsibilities include production planning, ERP system maintenance, supplier relationship management, inventory management, purchasing, meeting on-time delivery targets and supplier quality objectives.

Reports To:

Purchasing Manager Key Responsibilities

RESULTS TIMELY EXECUTION OF MATERIAL PROCUREMENT

Successfully ensures timely order fulfillment for all materials and products according to scheduled requirements Works closely with all departments to plan for upcoming product needs Works closely with Production and suppliers to communicate on lead-times and availability of parts and components

SUPPLIER QUALITY

Works with suppliers and internal Quality team to develop testing procedures to measure supplier quality levels Addresses product, part or component quality issues with suppliers, takes corrective action to resolve issues Communicates supplier or production issues with the Engineering team to make design changes when required

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Develops strong working relationships with the Company's key supply partners and vendors Successfully negotiates favorable product/ component pricing and terms with Company suppliers to maximize gross margin and cash flow without sacrificing product quality Develops strong working relationships with co-workers

ERP SYSTEM INTEGRITY

Maintains ERP system to effectively manage inventory levels to meet product demand and maximize company cash flow Maintain system parameters to alleviate product stock out and overstock Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in Company's purchasing and inventory management processes

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Efficiently manages inventory levels to meet product demand and maximize Company cash flow Plans order quantities according to projected sales demand to minimize the risk of obsolete inventory Proactively evaluates, manages and mitigates supply chain risk for the Company's products/components

CORE VALUES INTEGRITY

Exhibits honesty and integrity Maintains appropriate personal behavior Able to admit mistakes and learn from them TRUST Honors commitments Maintains regular attendance Requires minimal supervision

EXCELLENCE

Demonstrates sound and accurate judgement Demonstrates a clear understanding of the company's mission statement and values Accepts and uses feedback to improve performance RESPECT Respects the decisions of co-workers within the organization Uses appropriate speech, language and tones with others Does NOT gossip or involve themselves in the personal lives of co-workers

TEAM WORK

Works cooperatively in group/team environments Proactively offers assistance and support to co-workers Places the importance of team achievement above individual achievement Requirements Educational and Experience requirements include: Proven ability to manage on-time order fulfillment Proven skills to evaluate and manage supplier quality compliance Proven ability to manage supplier and vendor relationships Skills to develop favorable pricing and terms on purchases Proven ability to manage inventory levels to meet product demand and maximize cash flow Familiarity with ERP systems and reports Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Strong background in MS Office or equivalent Attention to detail Strong ERP system functionality This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, to assist with executing the company's business model, promoting the company's culture, mission and values.