Buyer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

54d • $29 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a detail-oriented, strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence? SEL is looking for innovative and driven professionals to join our team as Buyers. In this role, you’ll play a key part in building strong supplier relationships that ensure top-tier quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effective sourcing. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited by the challenge of strategic procurement, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in business, operations, supply chain, or a related field—or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a knack for documentation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Following established purchasing policies to maintain optimal inventory levels, ensure timely deliveries, and secure competitive pricing.
• Executing strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including market fluctuations, capacity limitations, and commodity trends.
• Strengthening supplier partnerships by driving continuous improvement, resolving issues, and implementing corrective actions in line with World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Applying core competencies in business professionalism, data analytics, negotiation, and supplier development to support cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Supporting US Panels projects by managing supply chain logistics and advising on part selection and strategic supplier alignment.

Benefits

• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• We’re 100% employee owned.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees