Buyer 2CountryUnited States of America
State / County Washington
City Woodinville
Division EPD
Company University Swaging
Function Supply Chain/ Purchasing
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity ID 24004
Job Description Position Summary: The Buyer sources and purchases raw material, parts, machinery, equipment, tools, services, packaging materials, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare bid packages. May be asked to lead and provide secondary analysis to other Buyers.
Reporting Relationships:The Buyerreports directly to the Program Management Manager.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Review, coordinate, and prioritize procurement activities for company and program PO/requisitions for parts, raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and other goods
- Troubleshoot non-conforming suppliers on product, service, price, schedule, and/or quality issues
- Coordinate new supplier qualification to customer drawing and specification requirements
- Coordinate and provide make/buy data and determine procurement approach such as direct purchase or bid
- Prepare, review, and approve purchase orders; provide supplier status on POs as required
- Maintain orderly reports including electronic filing systems
- Review, troubleshoot, and design/modify manual and computerized procurement systems for items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance; maintain inventory reports including design and reporting of internal performance metrics to management as required
- Approve invoices for payment; may expedite delivery of goods to customers
- May occasionally perform special projects
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Experience:- 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement or related support position or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred
- Experience in manufacturing environment
- Excellent knowledge of procurement process and customer/supplier interfacing principles
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite. Syteline is a plus)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to communicate proactive solutions across functional areas and various levels of management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels
- Able to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities
- Attention to detail and organized
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Level of Education:- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- AA and/or PA of America Certificate preferred
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $81,000 to $105,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company's bonus multiple, based on the Company's performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. 
