Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join our team in Liberty Lake, Washington in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in supporting manufacturing and engineering operations by securing materials, coordinating with suppliers, and helping maintain a reliable flow of inventory. The ideal candidate will balance day-to-day purchasing execution with proactive problem-solving to support schedule attainment, quality standards, and cost objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Source production materials, component parts, subassemblies, and indirect goods needed to support operational and engineering priorities.
- Prepare and manage purchase orders, confirm supplier commitments, and follow shipment status to help keep manufacturing timelines on track.
- Build productive supplier partnerships while negotiating pricing, delivery timing, and other commercial terms that support business goals.
- Review vendor performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics and contribute to improvement efforts with external partners.
- Coordinate supplier-related material review and return authorization activities to address rejected or nonconforming items.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Planning teams to resolve supply concerns, support approved substitutions, and respond to design updates.
- Analyze demand patterns, inventory positions, and forecast information to minimize shortages while avoiding unnecessary excess stock.
- Expedite high-priority orders and respond quickly to delays or other supply interruptions that could affect operations.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data and documentation within the ERP environment while supporting audit readiness, compliance needs, and supplier risk reduction initiatives.
Requirements
+ 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
+ Experience supporting supplier negotiations, including quote evaluation and communication of cost and delivery terms
+ Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
+ Ability to interpret bills of materials, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
+ Strong communication and organizational skills
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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