Buyer - Seattle, WA

Heidelberg Materials • Seattle, WA

1d • $73,240 - $97,653 • Hybrid

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of procurement, purchasing, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to analyze data, compare options, and make informed buying decisions.
• Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, economic, financial, or business field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing and contract management in manufacturing/production or construction preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP/Ariba and MS Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, supplies, and services to support plant and operational needs across assigned region and partner locations
• Issue, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely, accurate fulfillment across multiple sites
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and logistics teams in Seattle, Vancouver, and Edmonton to align purchasing with demand
• Monitor inventory levels and support optimization efforts to ensure uninterrupted operations across locations
• Evaluate and manage suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and reliability, ensuring consistency
• Resolve purchasing issues, including delivery discrepancies, pricing concerns, and returns, in coordination with site stakeholders
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support reporting requirements across all three locations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and procurement processes, driving standardization and efficiency across the region

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave
• 15 days of Paid Vacation
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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