Buyer II

About the role

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is hiring a Buyer II in Pullman, WA, to build supplier partnerships and support R&D. The role sits within a 100% employee-owned company and focuses on quality, inventory levels, timely delivery and competitive cost.

Key responsibilities

• Follow purchasing policies to secure high-quality goods, appropriate inventory, timely delivery and competitive cost from suppliers.
• Execute strategic sourcing plans supporting company objectives.
• Identify supply chain risks and report them to management, including market trends, capacity constraints, commodity risks and manufacturer/supplier conditions.
• Build and improve supplier partnerships, escalate issues and run corrective action plans under World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Lead others in business professionalism, purchasing fundamentals, time management, data analytics, supply chain management, supplier development, cost reduction and negotiation.

Required profile

• B.A./B.S. in business, operations or supply chain, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3 or more years of experience.
• Strong writing, documentation and speaking skills.

Required skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Preferred: APICS and/or ISM certification, understanding of electronics technology and manufacturing methods, and hands-on MRP/ERP experience.

What we offer

• Pay range of $69,000 - $88,000, depending on experience and location.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits including an employer-funded ESOP and personal 401(k).
• 10 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation accrual, 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• Tuition assistance, STEM courses, apprenticeships and engineering development programs.