Capital Buyer
About The Position
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking an experienced Capital Buyer to support purchasing operations and company objectives. The role involves following purchasing policies and practices to maintain quality, appropriate inventory, timely delivery, and competitive supplier costs; executing strategic sourcing plans; assessing supply-chain risks; and developing supplier partnerships and corrective action plans in line with World Class Manufacturing principles. The buyer is expected to apply purchasing fundamentals, data analytics, supply-chain management, supplier development, cost-reduction strategies, and negotiation techniques, while following SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at SEL’s corporate office in Pullman, Washington. SEL describes the area as offering a small-town lifestyle, nearby recreational opportunities, and access to schools and universities. SEL is an employee-owned company and offers competitive pay and benefits.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience working on capital purchases.
- B.A. or B.S. degree in business, operations, or supply chain, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Familiarity working with MRP/ERP systems.
- Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
- Strong analytical skills with large amounts of data.
- Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
- Negative drug test result(s).
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of electronics technology, manufacturing methods, and total quality processes.
- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to purchasing policies and practices to ensure high quality, appropriate inventory levels, timely delivery, and competitive supplier costs.
- Execute strategic sourcing plans that support company objectives.
- Identify supply-chain risks and report them to management, including market trends, capacity constraints, commodity risks, and manufacturer and supplier business conditions.
- Develop supplier partnerships by identifying areas for improvement, escalating issues to management, and executing corrective action plans in accordance with World Class Manufacturing principles.
- Apply business professionalism, purchasing fundamentals, time management, data analytics, supply-chain management, supplier development, cost-reduction strategy development, and negotiation techniques.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
