Purchasing Buyer

Braun Northwest, Inc. (BNW) is now hiring for a Purchasing Buyer position in Chehalis, WA.

The schedule is Monday-Friday, 40hrs per week with a start time between 6:00am and 7:00am. This position is overtime eligible. The compensation for this position is $22-$27/hr DOE/DOQ.

BNW offers a benefit package to include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid holidays and vacation. BNW’s 401(k)-retirement plan is available for all full-time employees after one year of service. We will match 50% of the employee contributions to a maximum of 5% of an employee’s annual compensation. For specific information on all of our benefits, please see our careers website.

Job Details:
If you are dependable, hardworking and willing to learn, then Braun Northwest, Inc. has a job for you!

BNW is looking for a purchasing buyer to join our team in the Materials Department. This position has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the production schedule. Maintains dependable sources of supply for materials while keeping an optimum balance between quality and cost. Must be able to develop and apply sound purchasing principles, practices and techniques to the supply functions.

The ideal candidate is able to:

• Purchase commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs.
• Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures.
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion.
• Collaborate with Materials manager and lead to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders.
• Identify and select vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of supplies, price, and delivery date.
• Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, and existing contracts.
• Place orders to procure requisitioned items or services.
• Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner.
• Review MRP reorder requirements to ensure adequate stock levels and they are consistent with targeted inventory goals for projects in production.
• Due to changing workloads, other duties or tasks on an as needed basis.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to take ownership, roll up sleeves, and get things done.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other job-related tasks as needed; enabling other workers to achieve their job objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure, effective at handling stress and tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail.
• Perform quarterly cycle counts of inventory.

Required Education:
AA degree and minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing/Demand Planning OR
Adequate relevant experience that demonstrates comparable knowledge and skills

Position Requirements:

• Moderate level of knowledge in MS Excel
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Exemplary interpersonal skills

Knowledge Requirements:
Lean Principles of Manufacturing or Project Management Principles.
Experience working in a Manufacturing environment and an understanding of supply chain management concepts is desirable. Experience with Manufacturing ERP Systems and MRP preferred.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day
Position start time can be negotiated (typically within 6:00am to 7:00am)

This is a non-exempt hourly position and wage will depend on qualifications and experience.

BRAUN NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• buying: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $27