Buyer II

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance (short & long)

Generous PTO and holidays

Remote work stipend (where qualified)

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Education support program

Safety eyewear/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a Buyer II to source, negotiate, and procure materials, supplies, and services efficiently under the supervision of the Manager of Global Procurement. The role focuses on ensuring on-time deliveries, cost-effective purchasing, and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities include managing MRP-driven material flow, PO issuance, supplier performance, and data integrity to minimize risk. Onsite work with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, logistics, or inventory.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) to meet MRP requirements.
• Ensure materials availability to support production per the Shop Production Schedule.
• Issue Purchase Orders with negotiated terms & conditions.
• Optimize order management communication with suppliers.
• Maintain master data and planning parameters to balance cost with inventory.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or business accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Buyer II which under supervision of the Manager of Global Procurement, will be responsible to source, negotiate, and procure materials, supplies, and services cost-effectively and in accordance with company policies and procedures in a timely manner while maintaining the highest level of integrity, quality, and on-time deliveries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Continuously monitor and verify materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements
• Ensure materials availability to support production per the Shop Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production
• Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by Cadrex Senior Buyer, Buyer II, Global Purchasing Manager and Director of Supply Chain. Ensure suppliers’ adherence to established agreements
• Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers
• Maintain integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to minimize material liability and to balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels
• Monitor and continuously improve supplier’s delivery and expedite performance. Keeping team members and leadership informed of potential issues with delivery

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years related experience in procurement, logistics, or inventory required
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Good problem-solving and time management skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

EDUCATION

• Associate degree in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or business accounting

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-F

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.