Buyer III at Valor Tactical Innovation LLC – Grand Junction, Colorado

Company Overview: Valor is a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions to government agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Materials Manager, Production Manager, and other team leads to prioritize materials requirements to ensure the production schedule is met.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotes received and negotiate with vendors for goods and services while negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee for vendor selection.
• Work with Materials Manager to develop purchase contracts for suppliers to ensure competitive business practices.
• Forecast, plans, and develop purchase orders for specific products; sources new suppliers where vendors are inadequate.
• Supply Chain Requirements: Proactively transact daily activities to support delivery requirements while managing assigned commodities for lowest total cost purchasing, regulating inventory levels, and achieving targeted turns ratios.
• Establish purchasing policies and ensure compliance.
• Trace delinquent purchase orders, late deliveries, and engages management for solutions.
• Work with Valor Program Management Office to examine new product solicitations to assist in awarding new business.
• Establish Vendor account/credit and terms.
• Coordinate, validate, and execute submission of Supplier Scorecards monthly/quarterly.
• Negotiate blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitor cost and delivery accuracy during the time period.
• Comply with safety and company guidelines on business ethics.
• Control inventory levels to sustain operations, establish control through assessing and calculating inventory needs.
• Implement supply cost and inventory control solutions to control cost, improve cash flow and margins to optimize operational efficiency.
• Consult with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and representatives concerning product and supply chain non-conformances.
• Capability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability in negotiation and validated supplier management skills
• Demonstrates Microsoft Office Proficiency (Excel/Word/Access/Outlook)
• Analyze purchasing requirements against applicable technical data and drawings
• Schedule purchase orders for blanket purchase order delivery requirements against contract requirements
• Must meet Valor attendance requirements

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure vendors and suppliers meet all quality requirements against established standards and customer requirements
• Proactive attention to detail and strong problem solving skills, well organized with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including salary, performance-based incentives, health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment fosters growth and innovation, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions.

Application Process: We invite you to apply for the Buyer III position.

Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional solutions that make a difference. Apply today to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder
• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Management, Logistics, Finance, Supply Chain or related field) or combination of education and 10 work experience
• Previous Access experience
• Must pass background check and appropriate drug testing
• 7+ years previous supply chain/procurement experience
• English Proficiency
• Must be 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

· Manufacturing, Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement experience; Certifications desired

· 7+ years previous MRP/ERP experience

· Certified Purchasing Manager

· Basic understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading

· Familiar with FAR

This posting is intended to facilitate the promotion of an identified internal candidate/active employee in an existing Buyer role on the Procurement team. The posting will be removed Monday, March 30, 2026, at noon (MST).