Buyer 2

Precision Castparts; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Buyer to source raw materials, parts, machinery, and services for operations. The role involves analyzing price trends, negotiating with suppliers, and selecting low-cost, quality-conscious sources to meet schedules.

You will review proposals, manage POs, and maintain records while coordinating with internal teams to drive cost efficiency and supply reliability across programs.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of procurement experience or related role.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier interactions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive communicator able to influence across levels.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Review, coordinate, and prioritize procurement activities for POs and requisitions.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to ensure lowest total cost.
• Coordinate supplier qualification to meet drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, review, and approve purchase orders; track supplier status.
• Maintain orderly electronic filing and reporting.
• Assist in make/buy data and procurement strategies.
• Escalate and resolve non-conforming supplier issues.
• Support special projects as needed.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing and supplier management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA or PA certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Syteline (Infor Syteline ERP)

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.

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 Buyer reports 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