Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator

Job Summary

A well-established, employee-owned mechanical contracting organization in Seattle is hiring a Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator for a direct hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a purchasing, procurement, or buying professional who enjoys working with vendors, coordinating materials, supporting field operations, and keeping orders moving accurately and on time.

This is a strong opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, long-term career potential, and exposure to HVAC, construction, and mechanical systems purchasing. The company is known for investing in training, promoting collaboration, and offering employees the chance to contribute to high-quality commercial and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Issue purchase orders, subcontracts, and material orders for construction and mechanical project needs.
- Review, process, and match invoices to purchase orders, pricing documentation, and supporting records.
- Communicate with vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, warehouse teams, and field teams to coordinate orders and delivery schedules.
- Negotiate pricing, availability, and order terms while maintaining professional vendor relationships.
- Manage approved vendor lists, vendor credits, warranty items, and purchasing documentation.
- Support shipping, receiving, and inventory-related activities as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $58,000 to $72,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Job Type: Direct Hire.
- Location: Seattle, WA, SODO area.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday.
- Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Travel: Approximately 5%.
- Interview Process: Two onsite interviews.
-Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and the opportunity to work for an employee-owned industry leader

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Process purchase orders, subcontracts, material orders, invoices, and vendor documentation.
- Coordinate pricing, availability, delivery schedules, and order follow-up with suppliers and internal teams.
- Support purchasing operations for construction, mechanical, HVAC, warehouse, or field service needs.
- Maintain accurate records and help ensure materials are ordered, received, and invoiced correctly.

- 3 or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, vendor coordination, or a related field.
- Experience processing invoices and matching invoices to purchase orders.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience working with vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, contractors, or construction-related partners.
- Strong organization, communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, learn quickly, and contribute in a team-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of HVAC parts, equipment, or mechanical systems.
- Experience with local manufacturers, distributors, contractors, electrical vendors, or construction-related suppliers.
- Degree or coursework in Business, Economics, Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Experience supporting purchasing within construction, mechanical contracting, commercial building, or field service environments.

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