Buyer 2

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Woodinville, WA

About The Position

The Buyer sources and purchases raw material, parts, machinery, equipment, tools, services, packaging materials, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages. May be asked to lead and provide secondary analysis to other Buyers. Reporting Relationships: The Buyer reports directly to the Program Management Manager.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of experience in procurement or related support position or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred
Experience in manufacturing environment
Excellent knowledge of procurement process and customer/supplier interfacing principles
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite. Syteline is a plus)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to communicate proactive solutions across functional areas and various levels of management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels
Able to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities
Attention to detail and organized
Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

AA and/or PA of America Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Review, coordinate, and prioritize procurement activities for company and program PO/requisitions for parts, raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and other goods
Troubleshoot non-conforming suppliers on product, service, price, schedule, and/or quality issues
Coordinate new supplier qualification to customer drawing and specification requirements
Coordinate and provide make/buy data and determine procurement approach such as direct purchase or bid
Prepare, review, and approve purchase orders; provide supplier status on POs as required
Maintain orderly reports including electronic filing systems
Review, troubleshoot, and design/modify manual and computerized procurement systems for items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance; maintain inventory reports including design and reporting of internal performance metrics to management as required
Approve invoices for payment; may expedite delivery of goods to customers
May occasionally perform special projects
Other duties as assigned