Senior Buyer (Buyer 2)

Canyon Creek Cabinet Company•Monroe, WA

13h•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Keep the lines running and build the partnerships that keep production moving! If you’re a manufacturing supply chain pro who thrives on solving problems before they hit the floor, this role is built for you. We’re looking for a decisive, hands-on Senior Buyer (Buyer 2) who knows what it takes to keep a fast-paced production environment supplied, stable, and cost-effective. In this position, you’ll own high-stakes sourcing decisions, manage critical supplier relationships, and tackle real-world material challenges that directly impact throughput and quality. You’ll partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Production — not from the sidelines, but right in the mix — ensuring the right materials are on hand, at the right time, at the right cost. If you’re energized by tight timelines, shifting forecasts, and the satisfaction of seeing your decisions translate into smooth, uninterrupted manufacturing flow, you’ll feel at home here — and you’ll make a measurable impact from day one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or related field
5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in manufacturing
Strong MRP/ERP knowledge
Proven supplier negotiation and relationship-management experience
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis)
Strong independent judgment and decision-making
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability

Responsibilities

Lead MRP planning to support production schedules
Manage and adjust purchase orders based on demand and forecasts
Identify supply risks and recommend proactive solutions
Balance inventory health with production continuity
Own relationships with assigned suppliers
Drive corrective actions with Quality & Engineering
Monitor delivery performance, lead times, and responsiveness
Lead supplier business reviews and performance improvement initiatives
Lead RFQs, supplier evaluation, and selection
Conduct negotiations for price, terms, and delivery
Support long-term category strategy and risk mitigation
Analyze total cost of ownership
Address cycle count variances and inventory discrepancies
Partner with Operations to reduce excess and obsolete inventory
Ensure ERP/MRP accuracy (lead times, pricing, item master data)
Review supplier invoices for accuracy and partner with Finance to resolve discrepancies
Support Engineering, Production, Customer Service & Finance
Participate in product launches, ECOs, and cost-saving initiatives
Lead or support supplier development and continuous improvement projects