Procurement Agent/Buyer

Teague•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Procurement Agent at Teague, you’ll keep the purchasing process moving from start to finish. You’ll work closely with internal teams, Shipping & Receiving, Accounts Payable, and external vendors to make sure the materials, equipment, supplies, services, and maintenance our teams need are purchased accurately and delivered on time. This is a hands-on role with ownership across the procurement lifecycle - from processing requisitions and purchase orders to tracking shipments, maintaining inventory and vendor records, matching invoices, and resolving discrepancies. You’ll also build productive vendor relationships and help identify purchasing or inventory risks before they impact our work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of relevant procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related experience.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive vendor relationships while providing a high level of customer service.
Comfortable working autonomously as well as collaboratively, with a solution-oriented, analytical approach to problem solving.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to prioritize competing requests.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail with the ability to compile data and prepare reports.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; working understanding of basic accounting principals and processes.
All employees must reside in the state of Washington (unless otherwise noted for specific roles) and be able to access one of our studio locations in the greater Seattle area.

Responsibilities

Partner with Shipping & Receiving to forecast demand and maintain inventory levels that support project execution.
Evaluate vendor pricing, quality, and service to help ensure Teague receives competitive terms.
Identify and resolve vendor issues, including damaged, delayed, or back-ordered goods.
Investigate and reconcile purchase order and invoice discrepancies with vendors and Accounts Payable.
Gather purchasing and inventory data and prepare reports to support planning and decision-making.
Own the end-to-end procurement process, from receiving requisitions through submitting completed documentation to Accounts Payable.
Maintain accurate purchase orders and supporting documentation so information is complete, organized, and easy to access.
Monitor inventory levels for raw stock and materials and proactively flag shortages or supply risks.
Build and maintain productive vendor relationships that support Teague’s standards for quality, pricing, and service.
Serve as a reliable point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, providing responsive service and timely follow-through.
Process online and off-the-shelf purchases for raw stock, equipment, supplies, services, and maintenance.
Track orders and shipments and communicate delays or changes to impacted stakeholders.
Maintain accurate vendor information in Teague’s ERP system.
Coordinate with internal customers to procure services and maintenance as needed.
Match invoices and packing slips against purchase orders.
Submit completed procurement documentation to Accounts Payable for payment processing.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Short & Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance
Competitive dental and medical plans with a Health Savings Account option
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k
Parental Leave
Voluntary benefits for vision, additional life, additional AD&D, accident & injury, critical illness, identity theft protections, legal and long-term care
Discounts on pet insurance
Access to HealthCare Bluebook
4 weeks of paid time off a year (prorated for part-time hires)
10 paid holidays throughout the fiscal year
On-Call or Temporary employees accrue 1hr of PTO for every 30hrs worked
Professional development and skill-building support
Creative Environment
Collaborative Culture
Impactful Work
A Team That Cares