Buyer II

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is hiring a Buyer II to join its purchasing team in Pullman, Washington. The role supports company objectives by applying purchasing practices that promote quality, appropriate inventory levels, timely delivery, and competitive supplier costs. The Buyer II helps execute strategic sourcing plans and develops an understanding of supply-chain risks, including market trends, capacity constraints, commodity risks, and manufacturer and supplier business conditions.

The position builds supplier partnerships by communicating SEL expectations in accordance with World Class Manufacturing principles and escalating issues as they arise. The Buyer II is expected to develop capabilities in business professionalism, purchasing fundamentals, time management, data analysis, supply-chain management, supplier development, cost-reduction strategy, and negotiation. The role also follows SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Other duties may be assigned.

The position is based in Pullman, WA. SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. The company is 100% employee-owned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in business, operations, or supply chain, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Three or more years of experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification and/or ISM certification.
• Understanding of electronics technology, manufacturing methods, and total quality processes.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow purchasing policies and practices to support quality, appropriate inventory levels, timely delivery, and competitive supplier costs.
• Assist with executing strategic sourcing plans that support company objectives.
• Learn to identify supply-chain risks, including market trends, capacity constraints, commodity risks, and manufacturer and supplier business conditions.
• Build and improve supplier partnerships by communicating SEL expectations in accordance with World Class Manufacturing principles and escalating issues.
• Continue developing skills in business professionalism, purchasing fundamentals, time management, data analysis, supply-chain management, supplier development, cost-reduction strategy development, and negotiation techniques.
• Follow SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level