Strategic Buyer II: Supplier Partnerships & Sourcing

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision & dental

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Buyer II to build supplier partnerships, manage inventory, ensure timely delivery, and achieve competitive costs.

The role emphasizes adherence to purchasing policies, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams. Located in Pullman, WA, SEL offers comprehensive benefits, ESOP ownership, and a focus on World Class Manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or supply chain or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong writing, documentation, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to purchasing policies to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Execute strategic sourcing plans to support company objectives.
• Identify supply risks and report market trends to management.
• Develop supplier partnerships and drive corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Excel skills

Data analytics

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

B.A./B.S. in business or supply chain

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a Buyer II to build supplier partnerships, manage inventory, ensure timely delivery, and achieve competitive costs.

The role emphasizes adherence to purchasing policies, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams. Located in Pullman, WA, SEL offers comprehensive benefits, ESOP ownership, and a focus on World Class Manufacturing.