Buyer

Buyer

Seeking a Buyer to support indirect and direct procurement for operations and engineering teams. This role involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFPs, purchase orders, and supplier needs.
• Source and assess vendors, negotiate terms, and resolve conflicts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on procurement for new product proposals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory purchasing and transportation standards.
• Support continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage and update the approved vendor list and necessary certifications.
• Occasionally, physically move parts and ensure proper placement in the correct parts department.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of procurement/buying experience.
• Proficiency in software/computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Sheets.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal managers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace.
• Management experience.
• Personable and easy to get along with.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily desk-based with regular inventory checks in the warehouse. Employees are expected to lift and move items using a pallet jack. Work hours are from 5:30 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday. The position is computer-heavy, requiring extensive use of technology and occasional physical movement of parts to set up for vendors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.