Intercompany Buyer

PPG•Seattle, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Intercompany Buyer for PPG Aerospace, you will join the supply chain team and support purchasing functions across domestic and international operations. This fully onsite position is based in PPG’s Seattle, Washington office and supports the accurate flow of materials through an aerospace production environment. Reporting directly to the Inventory Control Supervisor, the Intercompany Buyer manages purchase and DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) orders based on system demand, monitors delivery timelines, and communicates updates to company partners.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Experience with DRP systems, Laserfiche, or similar documentation systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet tools.

Responsibilities

Enter and process purchase and DRP orders based on demand forecasts using internal systems.
Submit purchase orders by email and DRP tools, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Update Customer Service when orders are expected to be delayed or arrive early.
Coordinate communication between Planning, Receiving, Customer Service, and Finance.
Work directly with international and overseas suppliers to ensure shipments and resolve order-related issues.
Manage credit card purchases and reconcile monthly credit card statements.
Process capital expenditures and blanket purchase orders in accordance with company policy.
Update and confirm purchase order pricing to maintain accurate costs.
Use spreadsheets and basic math to analyze orders, track goals, and support monthly reporting.
Perform inventory cycle counting and reconciliation.
Analyze and track site metrics, including Production, CMAG, Shipping, and On-Time performance.