Strategic Buyer: Materials & Supply Chain (Seattle)

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Seattle, WA is seeking a Buyer to efficiently manage procurement of designated raw material categories, ensuring cost efficiency and quality. The role also ensures compliance with purchasing regulations and quality system principles, contributing to system establishment and upkeep.

Key duties include supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and collaboration with Sales and Manufacturing for NPI and product transfers. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, information systems or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a purchasing function in a distribution or logistics environment.
• Willing to travel up to 5%.
• Experience working with ERP systems, JD Edwards & SAP preferred.
• Experience working with PC and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Supply Review and manage the purchase order process from creation to fulfillment.
• Ensure purchased raw materials meet quality standards and address quality issues with suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms and conditions.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to align with production schedules and demand.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards governing procurement of raw materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, information systems or related discipline

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Excel

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Seattle, WA is seeking a Buyer to efficiently manage procurement of designated raw material categories, ensuring cost efficiency and quality. The role also ensures compliance with purchasing regulations and quality system principles, contributing to system establishment and upkeep.

Key duties include supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and collaboration with Sales and Manufacturing for NPI and product transfers. Travel up to 5% may be required.