Buyer II

Cadrex; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Paid time off

Education support program

Life insurance

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking a Buyer II to source, negotiate, and procure materials, supplies, and services. The role supports timely production, maintains data integrity, and drives cost-effective procurement aligned with company policies.

Onsite work, with comprehensive compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement or logistics, strong analytics, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, logistics or inventory management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem solving and time management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP).
• Ensure material availability to support production and scheduling.
• Issue purchase orders per negotiated terms and conditions.
• Optimize order management communications with suppliers.
• Maintain master data and purchasing planning parameters.
• Monitor supplier delivery and escalate issues.

Skills

Procurement experience

Numeracy and analytics

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree in supply chain / logistics / business

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.