Buyer III

Aston Carter•Bellevue, WA

4d•$52 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer III supports a dynamic buying team by expanding product selection, setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. This role focuses on new product launches and coordination, vendor relations, and accurate maintenance of product cost, retail price, content, and images. The Buyer III also provides support and training as a backup to the Control Buyer and contributes to special projects within a fast-paced, growing environment.

Requirements

3–5 years of buying experience, with a focus on purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
Experience with procurement and sourcing processes, including RFPs, vendor management, and pricing analysis.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors and non-disclosure agreements simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of data management and databases to support accurate product catalog maintenance.
Experience with purchasing, purchase orders, and buyer responsibilities within a supply chain environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly demanding environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience in robotics construction supply chain or broader supply chain buying is highly relevant.
Experience in a fast-paced purchasing or procurement environment.
Experience as a buyer or planner within production planning and ERP-driven operations.
Prior experience with large-scale e-commerce or technology-driven retail operations is beneficial.
Ability to thrive in a collegial, team-oriented culture and contribute positively to a growing organization.
Strong analytical skills for evaluating pricing, vendor performance, and product data.
Capacity to support training activities and act as a backup to more Sr. buying or control roles.

Responsibilities

Assist the buying team in expanding product selection by identifying and onboarding new vendors and setting up new items in the product catalog.
Maintain the product catalog with accurate and up-to-date information, including product cost, retail pricing, content descriptions, and images.
Coordinate new product launches from initial setup through go-live, ensuring all data, pricing, and vendor details are correct and complete.
Manage vendor relationships, including handling vendor communications, supporting vendor management activities, and maintaining non-disclosure agreements.
Support procurement and sourcing activities such as requests for proposals (RFPs), pricing analysis, and vendor evaluation.
Assist with special projects related to purchasing, procurement, and supply chain operations as assigned.
Serve as a backup to the Control Buyer, providing support and training to ensure continuity of purchasing and control processes.
Use ERP and planning tools to support purchasing, production planning, and supply chain coordination.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and vendor interactions in a highly demanding environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a collegial, team-oriented setting to achieve business and operational goals.