Purchasing Agent

Job Description:
Aspen Systems Inc., a premier manufacturer of Beowulf clusters, has an immediate opening for a purchasing agent. Candidates must possess high energy, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and an in-depth knowledge of the high performance computing industry. An ideal candidate should portray the utmost responsibility and assertiveness in dealing with needs that are imperative to the success of Aspen Systems.

Job Responsibility:
The purchaser must work with an established supply chain to meet the material demands of Aspen Systems' manufacturing requirements. The responsibilities of this job include but are not limited to: purchasing and delegating materials and resources to the production staff; coordinating with the production manager and sales team in order to ensure a smooth workflow; overseeing the Return Material Authorization process; and maintaining and updating products and pricing in a proprietary database.

Required Skills & Knowledge:
The candidate must be able to integrate into a team as well as work independently and efficiently. Required skills include an advanced understanding of computer hardware and software, professional mathematical and accounting skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to a fast paced environment.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience. CPM, JIT education helpful.

Additional Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in purchasing
• A minimum of 1 year experience in high-tech purchasing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Linux experience and knowledge of the Linux OS will also be helpful, but is not required
• Experience in manufacturing of high performance computers
• Knowledge of computers peripherals and parts
• Experience with client server manufacturing software with job scheduling
• Bar code and inventory management and control experience

Qualified candidates should forward their resume to the address, e-mail or FAX shown below. No phone calls or agencies please.

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A Fun Place to Work!

At Aspen Systems our success is attributed to the people we hire. We constantly seek individuals with the skills, talent, vision and creativity to go beyond a simple job description. We are a group of talented professionals who enjoy our work and are driven to succeed.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage diversity in our workplace. Aspen Systems also offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, annual bonuses, and generous holidays and paid vacation.

Our facilities are located west of Denver in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, with easy access from both I-70 and 6th Avenue. The dress code is casual -- wear jeans to work! Because we do business world-wide, some positions may involve travel to various national and international locations. We will always provide you with the best tools to help you achieve success in a work environment that's casual, challenging, flexible and fun.

Come join the brightest minds in the business!

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Qualified candidates may mail, FAX or e-mail their resume to one of the contacts shown below. No phone calls or agencies please.

Please include a cover sheet, complete salary history and reference the following Job Code in your correspondence: 0030.

NOTE: You must reference the Job Code and position title you are applying for when you contact us, or your application may not be considered. If you don't know which position you're applying for, neither will we!

Mail:
Human Resources
ATTN: Job Code 0030
Aspen Systems, Inc.
3900 Youngfield Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-3865

Fax: 303.431.7196

E-mail: hotjobs@aspsys.com