About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

The Junior Buyer supports purchasing for production and customer projects by executing purchase orders for catalog and standard items, tracking deliveries, and maintaining accurate ERP data. This is an entry-level purchasing role with opportunities to advance to a Technical Buyer position.

• Convert requisitions and MRP requirements into accurate purchase orders in SAP (or other ERP) within approved authority limits.
• Issue RFQs for catalog/repeat items, evaluate quotes by price, lead time, and terms, and recommend suppliers.
• Support fabricated parts RFQs and orders under the supervision of the Technical Buyer or Procurement Supervisor.
• Obtain order acknowledgments, confirm production progress, and proactively escalate at-risk orders.
• Propose mitigation options for late or short deliveries (expedited production, partial shipments, alternate sources).
• Maintain SAP/ERP data: order status, delivery dates, lead times, prices, and vendor records.
• Communicate material status and delays to production, planning, project management, and sales; represent Purchasing in operational meetings.
• Record delivery and quality issues to support supplier evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Assist purchasing needs across aftermarket (spare parts, retrofits, service) and Robotics business unit projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Authority & Key Performance Indicators

• Purchasing authority: up to $20,000 per order for catalog and standard parts. Fabricated parts, new suppliers, orders above authority limits, or non-standard terms require Procurement Supervisor validation/approval.
• KPIs include: supplier on-time delivery, past-due purchase orders, order acknowledgment rate, and ERP/SAP data accuracy.

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Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a technical field preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years in purchasing, expediting, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Systems: Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP Business One preferred); proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Technical: Basic familiarity with industrial components and ability to read part numbers, specifications, and simple drawings.
• Skills: Strong organization and prioritization; ability to manage a high volume of concurrent orders and adapt to changing priorities.
• Communication: Clear, confident written and verbal communication; able to hold suppliers accountable while maintaining relationships.
• Languages: English required; Spanish is a plus.
• Work schedule: On-site in Loveland, CO — expected minimum of 40 hours per week.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Pay range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year (DOE). Consistent with standard business practices, Confidential Client typically starts new hires near the mid-point of the posted range.
• Employment type: Permanent, full-time, on-site in Loveland, CO.
• This posting complies with applicable pay-transparency and employment laws for Colorado. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; contact Careertakes for details.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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