Strategic Procurement Specialist - Seattle & North America

Heidelberg Materials; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Buyer for Seattle who will source and procure materials, services, and supplies to support plant operations across Seattle, Vancouver, and Edmonton. You will issue and track purchase orders, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and manage supplier performance to ensure timely, cost‑effective fulfillment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical, economic, financial, or business field and a minimum of 2 years in purchasing/contract management,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Strong communication

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical/economic/financial/business)

Tools

SAP/Ariba

MS Office

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Buyer for Seattle who will source and procure materials, services, and supplies to support plant operations across Seattle, Vancouver, and Edmonton. You will issue and track purchase orders, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and manage supplier performance to ensure timely, cost‑effective fulfillment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical, economic, financial, or business field and a minimum of 2 years in purchasing/contract management,