Buyer - Bothell, WA

Heidelberg Materials North America; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive benefits program

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a procurement professional to source materials and services for plant operations across Seattle, Vancouver, and Edmonton. You will issue POs, track orders, and collaborate with operations and logistics to align purchasing with demand.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing/contract management, proficiency with SAP/Ariba and MS Office, and a solid understanding of procurement principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical, economic, financial, or business field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing and contract management experience in manufacturing/production or construction preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP/Ariba and MS Office applications preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement, purchasing, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to analyze data, compare options, and make informed buying decisions.
• Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, supplies, and services to support plant and operational needs across assigned region and partner locations.
• Issue, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely, accurate fulfillment across multiple sites.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and logistics teams in Seattle, Vancouver, and Edmonton to align purchasing with demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and support optimization efforts to ensure uninterrupted operations across locations.
• Evaluate and manage suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and reliability, ensuring consistency.
• Resolve purchasing issues, including delivery discrepancies, pricing concerns, and returns, in coordination with site stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support reporting requirements across all three locations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and procurement processes, driving standardization and efficiency across the region.

Skills

Data analysis

Supplier evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical, economic, financial, or business field

Tools

SAP/Ariba

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Source and procure materials, supplies, and services to support plant and operational needs across assigned region and partner locations
• Issue, track, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely, accurate fulfillment across multiple sites
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and logistics teams in Seattle, Vancouver, and Edmonton to align purchasing with demand
• Monitor inventory levels and support optimization efforts to ensure uninterrupted operations across locations
• Evaluate and manage suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and reliability, ensuring consistency
• Resolve purchasing issues, including delivery discrepancies, pricing concerns, and returns, in coordination with site stakeholders
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support reporting requirements across all three locations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain and procurement processes, driving standardization and efficiency across the region

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in technical, economic, financial, or business field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing and contract management in manufacturing/production or construction preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP/Ariba and MS Office applications preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement, purchasing, and supply chain principles.
• Ability to analyze data, compare options, and make informed buying decisions.
• Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams and external suppliers.

Work Environment

We are seeking to fill three positions that will be based across North America, with locations in Seattle, Washington; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta. These roles will operate within a highly collaborative, cross-regional structure, supporting aligned business objectives while ensuring responsiveness to local market dynamics.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req ID JR10016239

Minimum Pay Rate: 73,240.00

Maximum Pay Rate: 97,653.33

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.