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Purchasing Specialist

Cascade Gasket and Manufacturing Co, Inc.
Auburn, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

Job Description

Job Description

This position is subject to the Export Control Laws, which requires the employees to be one of the following : (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee)

Position Summary

Manages the purchasing function, including research, supplier reporting, and transactions related to materials, equipment, and other supplies required for daily manufacturing and business operations.

Essential Job Requirements (MINIMUM) :

  • Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of raw materials, parts, supplies, outside services and tools. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Finds new qualified suppliers and sources for products and services. Prepares purchase orders. Maintains computerized procurement records such as items or services purchases, costs and delivery. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, vendors and others to determine source of trouble and takes corrective action. Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries and non-conforming product. Compares prices, specifications and lead times. Monitors material availability in inventory on a daily basis and replenishes inventory as needed. Daily monitoring & management of MRP requirements.
  • Assist the Run-1 purchasing function, including but not limited to : research, supplier reporting, and transactions related to materials, tooling, equipment, and other supplies required for first run parts.
  • Analyze and work Grief and Expedite reports weekly.
  • Run, review and analyze MRP daily.
  • Able to learn to read and understand Customer supplied drawings and specifications.
  • Assist in the development of procurement solutions to best support customer requirements consistent with program and company goals and objectives.
  • Responsible for conforming to the company's quality system procedures as documented
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION :

High school diploma or GED required.

4-year degree in Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

APICS Certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

5 years minimum of experience in a purchasing function in a manufacturing environment required.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

Experience reading and understanding technical specifications, documents and engineering prints preferred.

Excellent communication skills.

Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to problems.

Proficient using PC (email, internet) and software applications.

Basic math skills.

Attention to detail.

Sense of Urgency.

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work well independently and in teams

Company Description

Cascade Gasket specializes in Elastomer Seal & Gasket manufacturing exclusively for the aerospace industry. As an ISO 9001 / AS9100 certified “build to print” manufacturer, Cascade continues its pursuit of strict Lean Manufacturing Principles to produce “low volume high variety” products. Companies that do business with us do so with confidence in our quality, on time delivery, and excellent customer service.

At Cascade Gasket, we strive to produce a family environment to meet the needs of our diverse, passionate, and growing workforce. Our employees are our #1 priority and highly valued. We celebrate our cultures, differences, values, and recognize each other’s families when life is challenged. With a supportive management team, our employees ensure product safety and ethical behavior drive support for our aerospace customers around the world. We promote growth and opportunities throughout our organization, and take pride in the longevity of our workforce. At Cascade Gasket, you will work along side other hardworking teammates committed to meet customer needs while making contributions to our internal and external customers for a strong future in aerospace.

Company Description

Cascade Gasket specializes in Elastomer Seal & Gasket manufacturing exclusively for the aerospace industry. As an ISO 9001 / AS9100 certified “build to print” manufacturer, Cascade continues its pursuit of strict Lean Manufacturing Principles to produce “low volume high variety” products. Companies that do business with us do so with confidence in our quality, on time delivery, and excellent customer service. At Cascade Gasket, we strive to produce a family environment to meet the needs of our diverse, passionate, and growing workforce. Our employees are our #1 priority and highly valued. We celebrate our cultures, differences, values, and recognize each other’s families when life is challenged. With a supportive management team, our employees ensure product safety and ethical behavior drive support for our aerospace customers around the world. We promote growth and opportunities throughout our organization, and take pride in the longevity of our workforce. At Cascade Gasket, you will work along side other hardworking teammates committed to meet customer needs while making contributions to our internal and external customers for a strong future in aerospace.

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