Strategic Raw Materials Buyer

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG; 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 Seattle seeks a Buyer to manage procurement of designated raw material categories, ensuring cost efficiency and quality while complying with purchasing regulations and quality systems.

The role involves PO management, supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and collaboration across departments to support production, NPI, and transfers. Travel up to 5% may be required; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, information systems or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Participation in Supply Review.
• Efficiently manage the purchase order process, from creation to fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to meet production needs.
• Ensure the purchased raw materials meet quality standards and collaborate with suppliers to address any quality issues promptly.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, ensuring stock aligns with production schedules and demand while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and standards governing procurement of raw materials; ensure compliance with legal and industry requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and address issues or discrepancies.
• Identify and assess risks with the supply chain, developing strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Promote ethical sourcing practices, considering sustainability, social responsibility and environmental impact.
• Utilize analytical tools to analyze data related to inventory, procurement, production, and distribution.
• Review and manage change requests from Production.
• Set up and maintain system parameters to run the system automatically and achieve good results.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment with business goals, escalations, etc.
• Support transfer projects.
• Ensure smooth phase-in of NPI and product transfers in collaboration between Sales and Manufacturing.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance planning processes and workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

English language proficiency

Education

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

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Excel

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Seattle seeks a Buyer to manage procurement of designated raw material categories, ensuring cost efficiency and quality while complying with purchasing regulations and quality systems.

The role involves PO management, supplier negotiations, inventory optimization, and collaboration across departments to support production, NPI, and transfers. Travel up to 5% may be required; strong English communication is essential.