Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Buyer

TRELLEBORG; 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

The Buyer role at TRELLEBORG's TSS Seattle site focuses on procuring raw materials, driving cost and quality outcomes, and ensuring regulatory and quality system compliance. You will manage orders from creation to delivery, monitor inventory, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in business or supply chain, 2+ years purchasing experience in distribution/logistics, and experience with JD Edwards or SAP. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, information systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years in a purchasing function in distribution/logistics.
• Willing to travel up to 5%.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or SAP) preferred.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English (spoken/written)

Procurement skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Excel

Job description

The Buyer role at TRELLEBORG's TSS Seattle site focuses on procuring raw materials, driving cost and quality outcomes, and ensuring regulatory and quality system compliance. You will manage orders from creation to delivery, monitor inventory, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in business or supply chain, 2+ years purchasing experience in distribution/logistics, and experience with JD Edwards or SAP. Travel up to 5% may be required.