Procurement Agent/Buyer

Teague; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Teague in Seattle, WA is seeking a Procurement Agent to drive end-to-end purchasing, from requisitions to Accounts Payable. You’ll forecast demand, assess vendors, maintain inventory, and resolve discrepancies while building strong vendor relationships to support project execution.

You’ll work with Shipping & Receiving, Accounts Payable, and external vendors. The role emphasizes autonomous, detail-oriented collaboration to ensure timely delivery and accurate procurement records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive vendor relationships while providing a high level of customer service.
• Comfortable working autonomously as well as collaboratively, with a solution-oriented, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to prioritize competing requests.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail with the ability to compile data and prepare reports.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; working understanding of basic accounting principals and processes.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand with internal teams to maintain inventory levels that support project execution.
• Evaluate vendor pricing, quality, and service to ensure competitive terms.
• Identify and resolve vendor issues, including damaged, delayed, or back-ordered goods.
• Investigate and reconcile purchase order and invoice discrepancies with vendors and Accounts Payable.
• Gather purchasing and inventory data and prepare reports to support planning and decision-making.

Skills

Vendor relations

Forecast demand

Inventory management

Discrepancy resolution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Accounting principles

Job description

Teague is an independent design consultancy that combines technologyexpertisewith a deep understanding of human behavior to designwhat’snext for companies in automotive, commercial aviation, smart cities and infrastructure, advanced mobility, technology, space, and defense. On any given day, we might beprototypinga new space station, designingcutting-edgetechnology, or traveling around the world conducting research. This year marks the one-hundred-year anniversary ofourcompany andar… empregados are proudly employee-owned. Our culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and stability—because when we succeed, we all win.Come bea part of something bigger than just a job—build your career with an employee-owned company that invests in you!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Procurement Agent at Teague,you’llkeep the purchasing process moving from start to finish.You’llwork closely with internal teams, Shipping & Receiving, Accounts Payable, and external vendors to make sure the materials, equipment, supplies, services, and maintenance our teams need arepurchasedaccurately and delivered on time.

This is a hands-on role with ownership across the procurement lifecycle - from processing requisitions and purchase orders totrackingshipments,maintaininginventory and vendor records, matching invoices, and resolving discrepancies.You’llalso build productive vendor relationships and helpidentifypurchasing or inventory risks before theyimpactour work.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

No domestic or international travel is expected for this role. Occasional travel to other Teague facilities in the greater Seattle area may berequired.

WHO YOU ARE:

You’reorganized, detail-oriented, and dependable. You know how to keep multiple requests moving at once without losing track of the details, and you follow through on commitments.You’recomfortable communicating with both internal stakeholders and vendors, andyou’renot afraid to dig into a discrepancy or delivery issue to figure out what happened and what needs to happen next.

You bring a practical, solution-oriented approach to your work and canoperateindependently while staying connected to the teams you support.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

THINKING

• Partner with Shipping & Receiving to forecast demand andmaintaininventory levels that support project execution.
• Evaluate vendor pricing, quality, and service to help ensure Teague receives competitive terms.
• Identifyand resolve vendor issues, including damaged, delayed, or back-ordered goods.
• Investigate and reconcile purchase order and invoice discrepancies with vendors and Accounts Payable.
• Gather purchasing and inventory dataand prepare reports to support planning and decision-making.

OWNING

• Own the end-to-end procurement process, from receiving requisitions throughsubmittingcompleted documentation to Accounts Payable.
• Maintainaccuratepurchase orders and supportingdocumentationso information is complete, organized, and easy to access.
• Monitor inventory levels for raw stock and materials and proactively flag shortages or supply risks.
• Build andmaintainproductive vendor relationships that support Teague’s standards for quality, pricing, and service.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders, providing responsive service andtimelyfollow-through.

DOING

• Process online and off-the-shelf purchases for raw stock, equipment, supplies, services, and maintenance
• Track orders and shipments and communicate delays or changes toimpactedstakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal customers toprocureservices and maintenance as needed.
• Match invoices and packing slips against purchase orders.
• Submit completed procurement documentation to Accounts Payable for payment processing.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of relevant procurement,purchasing, supply chain, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build andmaintainproductive vendor relationships while providinga high levelof customer service.
• Comfortableworkingautonomously as well as collaboratively, with a solution-oriented, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Strong communicationand negotiation skills, with the ability to prioritize competing requests.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail with the ability to compile data and prepare reports.
• Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite; working understanding of basic accountingprincipalsand processes.

The hourly range for this job in most US geographic locationsis$32.00 - $34.00

We are a Washington State based company. All employees must reside in the state of Washington (unless otherwise noted for specific roles) and be able to access one of our studio locations in the greater Seattle area.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Creative Environment – Work with a talented and passionate team.
• Growth-Oriented – We support professional development and skill-building.
• Collaborative Culture – We value diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Impactful Work – Shape the future of design and create meaningful experiences.
• A Team That Cares – We believegreat workcomes from happy, inspired people.

OUR COMMITMENT:

At Teague, we believe that diversity fuels creativity, equity drives opportunity, inclusion fosters belonging, and accessibility makes innovation truly universal. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone,regardless of background, identity, or lived experience,feels valued, heard, and empowered.

We actively:

• Educate – Continuously learn and grow through focused training and resources.
• Celebrate – Honor diverse voices, perspectives, and contributions.
• Take Action– Prioritize inclusivity in our work,approach tohiring, and team culture.

We are stronger together, and we welcome candidates who share our passion for designing a more inclusive andequitablefuture.

WHY JOIN US?

At Teague, we believe in fostering an environment where everyone thrives.Here'swhat makes us unique:

• We create new ways of working to drive innovation and adaptability.
• We trust one another, empoweringcollaborationand autonomy.
• We never stand still, embracing growth and continuous learning.
• We championnew ideasand perspectives, valuingcreativityand fresh thinking.
• We celebrate our differences and foster an inclusive culture of belonging.
• We engage across diverse projects that challenge and inspire.
• We encourage work/life integration, promotingbalanceand well-being.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Teague, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We search the globe to find and attract top talent from diverse backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences.

Join an Employee-Owned Company! We are employee-owned throughanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP),meaning our peopleshare inthe long-term success of the business. Our ESOP fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term stabilitybecause when we succeed, we all win together.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that rewards you based on performance and recognition for the value you bring to Teague. Individual salaries within this range aredeterminedthrough a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. In addition, our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes employer provided Short & Long-Term Disability and Life/AD&D insurance, alongside competitive dental and medical plans with a Health Savings Account option, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k, and Parental Leave. We also offer voluntary benefits for vision,additionallife,additionalAD&D, accident & injury, critical illness, identity theft protections, legal and long-term care. Additionally,employeesenjoy discounts on pet insurance and access to HealthCare Bluebook. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, full-time employees start byaccruing4 weeks of paid time off a year (prorated for part-time hires) and 10 paid holidays throughout the fiscal year. On-Call or Temporary employees accrue 1hr of PTO for every 30hrs worked. Full-time intern benefits start the first month following60 daysofhire and are not eligible to participate in Teague's 401k plan.

We are a Washington State based company. All employees must reside in the state of Washington (unless otherwise noted for specific roles) and be able to access one of our studio locations in the greater Seattle area.

Teague is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: The statements here are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Be vested in the results, treat Teague as if it was your own company.