Manufacturing Buyer
Aston Carter•Kirkland, WA
•$30 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
A large manufacturing firm in Redmond, Washington is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer for a 12-month contract. The role processes purchasing requisitions in alignment with organizational sourcing strategies and quality, service, delivery, and cost objectives. The buyer works with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate purchasing records, support supply availability, address delivery and invoice issues, and ensure compliance with company policies. This is a fully onsite position in a manufacturing setting. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 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 a similar ERP system.
- 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 issues, and delivery issues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with long-lead items.
Responsibilities
- Process requisitions in a timely manner while meeting quality, service, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Maintain supplier relationships and work to improve 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, specifying 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.
- Work with Accounts Payable and vendors to promptly resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Ensure all activities comply with corporate and department policies.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Medical insurance, if eligible
- Dental insurance, if eligible
- Vision insurance, 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 and leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible
- Potential for direct hire
