Manufacturing Buyer
Aston Carter•Kirkland, WA
•$30 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
A large manufacturing firm in Redmond, Washington, is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer on a 12-month contract. The role processes requisitions to meet quality, service, delivery, and cost objectives in accordance with organizational sourcing strategies. The buyer maintains supplier and item information, manages purchase orders and RFQs, monitors market conditions and supplier performance, expedites parts, and works with Accounts Payable and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies. The position is fully onsite in a manufacturing setting and follows a Monday-through-Thursday schedule of 10-hour days, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Fridays off. Free onsite parking is available, and direct-hire potential is noted for hard-working individuals.
Requirements
- Experience in purchase order management, supply chain, and inventory.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
- Experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, and logistics.
- Strong data-entry skills and analytical abilities.
- Knowledge of Oracle or similar ERP systems.
- A bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of relevant work experience in purchasing, buying, or material planning roles.
- Proven success managing multiple suppliers with a focus on quality and cost adherence.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address material shortages, quality, and delivery issues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with long-lead items.
Responsibilities
- Process requisitions promptly while ensuring quality, service, delivery, and cost objectives are met.
- Maintain supplier relationships and seek improvements in lead time, cost, and quality.
- Compile, record, and track vendor information, supplier performance metrics, purchasing activities, and pricing data.
- Create and maintain accurate purchase orders, including inbound quantities and supplier due dates.
- Monitor current market conditions and their effects on cost, lead time, and supply availability.
- Maintain item and supplier information in the system.
- Process Requests for Quotation (RFQs).
- Expedite parts as needed and provide updates on backorders.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Comply with corporate and department policies in all activities.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, if eligible
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible
- Transportation benefits, if eligible
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible
