Spectra Logic

Buyer

Spectra Logic • $75K — $90K *
Boulder, CO 80302In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations (or equivalent hands-on experience)
  • 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and component lifecycles
  • Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel data analysis
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Local candidates from the Boulder, CO area only, no relocation assistance available

Responsibilities

  • Manage purchasing and MRP processes to align inventory with production needs
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers through regular communication
  • Lead supplier quality initiatives and onboarding processes with engineering and quality teams
  • Identify and manage end-of-life material risks and component lifecycles
  • Analyze data and trends to optimize procurement strategies and reduce costs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Hybrid work options
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Buyer to manage our day-to-day procurement operations and supplier relationships. In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing materials, mitigating supply risks, and ensuring our manufacturing schedules run smoothly.

What You'll Do
  • Manage Purchasing & MRP: Oversee purchase orders, balance inventory levels against production needs, and use data to proactively spot shortages or demand changes.
  • Build Strong Supplier Partnerships: Act as the primary contact for vendors, leading regular check-ins, driving accountability for quality and delivery, and negotiating favorable terms.
  • Lead Supplier Quality & Onboarding: Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to qualify vendors, manage corrective actions, and track performance metrics.
  • Handle End-of-Life (EOL) & Supply Risks: Identify material risks early, manage component lifecycles, and coordinate last-time buys or alternate sourcing strategies.
  • Drive Commercial & Data Insights: Leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, lookups) to analyze trends, reduce costs, and optimize processes.

What You'll Bring
  • Background: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations (or equivalent hands-on experience).
  • Experience: 3+ years proven experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
  • Supplier & EOL Expertise: Prior success managing vendor relationships, component lifecycles, and performance issues with minimal supervision.
  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel data analysis.
  • Key Strengths: Great negotiation, communication, and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Location: Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Relocation assistance is not available. Only local candidates will be considered
    Candidate AI Usage Policy: AI is a part of our daily work at Spectra, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
    Compensation: $75,000 - 90,000./ year. While this salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, a candidate's actual salary will be competitive based on a variety of factors including the candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience.
    Benefits
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with company matching
    • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
    • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
    • Educational reimbursement
    • Hybrid work options

    Application Window: Applications will be accepted until 9/21/2026

About Spectra Logic

Spectra Logic develops data storage and data management solutions that solve the problem of long-term digital preservation for organizations dealing with exponential data growth. Spectra Logic's archive and backup solutions are designed to work in a variety of industries, including media and entertainment, scientific research, and government agencies. The company's products include tape libraries, disk-based backup and archive solutions, and cloud storage services. Spectra Logic was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
Learn more about Spectra Logic
Size
500 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1979
* Ladders Estimates

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