Buyer - Bothell, WA

Heidelbergmaterials; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,240 - 97,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Seattle is seeking a Buyer to handle procurement of materials and services. You will collaborate closely with operations and logistics teams while ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years' experience in purchasing. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing and contract management in manufacturing or construction.
• Ability to analyze data, compare options, and make informed buying decisions.
• Strong understanding of procurement, purchasing, and supply chain principles.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, supplies, and services.
• Issue, track, and manage purchase orders.
• Collaborate closely with operations and logistics teams.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Evaluate and manage suppliers based on quality and cost.
• Resolve purchasing issues in coordination with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.

Skills

SAP/Ariba proficiency

MS Office applications

Procurement principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

## Buyer - Seattle, WABewerbenlocations: Seattle, WAtime type: Vollzeitposted on: Heute ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: JR10016239Line of Business: Service & SupportPay Range: $73,240.00 – $97,653.33**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 HolidaysEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled