Buyer I

About the job

The Buyer I performs entry level professional purchasing procedures in the acquisition of goods and services from a variety of vendors. This role will serve as a liaison between the Procurement department and internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Correspond with vendors concerning price changes, contract adjustments, terminations, item values, and schedule changes
• Work with higher level employees to develops timelines and conducts acquisition in compliance with procurement policy and contractual requirements
• Prepare solicitation requests and assists with the development of specifications
• Coordinate completion of annual vendor representations and certifications
• Assist in conducting analysis of the quality and performance of goods, supplies, equipment, and/or services; and in performing cost/benefit, life cycle costing and/or commodity standardization studies
• Participate in department improvement activities
• Research contract history and related contract agreements
• Assist in identifying vendor performance requirements by reviewing the performance capability of vendors and evaluating goods and services, and sourcing vendors for assigned commodities

Qualifications

Experience:

• No experience is required. OR (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• Related Field of Study (Bachelor's degree)

About Us

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us

We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws.  As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles

• Career Opportunity and Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment

• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 380
• Job Category: Logistics & Supply Chain
• Posting Date: 2026-09-22
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 4350 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, US
• Work Schedule: 9/80 Rotation A - Exempt
• Minimum Salary: 50,000
• Maximum Salary: 61,000
• Business Unit Group: Colorado Springs, Plainview
• Org ID: Integrated Supply Chain