Buyer

$52,200 - $89,600/Yr

Innomotics LLC - Olympia, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Olympia, WA

10,001+ employees

About the position

Innomotics LLC is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Olympia, Washington. This role involves collaborating with various departments to manage purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. The Buyer will play a crucial role in supporting the company's supply chain operations and will report directly to the Purchasing Manager. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence 1-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the purchasing activities for assigned inventory components, supporting both intercompany and third-party manufacturing product lines.
• Secures pricing from approved suppliers, issues purchase orders, and addresses supply issues to meet customer demand.
• Executes Commodity strategies to ensure cost-efficient, long-term supply of materials.
• Supports the implementation of globally standardized methods and processes to maintain high process efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to supplier commitments such as on-time delivery and negotiated pricing.
• Facilitates negotiations to achieve maximum possible savings.
• Creates and implements cost-saving measures to enhance business success.
• Supports Supplier Management processes for assigned components, including qualification and evaluation.
• Establishes and maintains supplier relationships, recognizing the importance of strong supplier relationship management.
• Works closely with internal customers for effective cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving.
• Shares supplier information with internal business partners.
• Supports planning and coordination of new product introductions or product changes.
• Ensures all relevant SAP fields contain timely and accurate information.

Requirements

• BS/BA in related discipline, or advanced degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience or equivalent education in related field (i.e. Supply Chain).
• Ability to manage the efficient supply of special and custom design components.
• Lean process focus.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills - written, oral, and presentation.
• Team player that can take the lead and guide peer departments.

Nice-to-haves

• BS in Supply Chain Management Preferred
• 3+ years' experience in related field
• Proficient in SAP

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment
• Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• Career development opportunities
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
• Flexibility to work remote a few days a week
• Paid parental leave