Top 6 Buyers and Purchasing Agents Jobs in Olympia, WA

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Harbor Wholesale —Lacey, WA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Purchasing Clerk
Nisqually Red Wind Casino —Olympia, WA
- $25.58 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
5d
Purchasing Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 1)
State of Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner —Tumwater, WA
- $4,027 - $5,398 a month
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Health insurance
Junior Buyer
Lindsay Windows —Lakewood, WA
- $55,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Buyer

Harbor Wholesale -
Lacey, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building

Full Job Description

Overview:

The Replenishment Buyer position is a customer-focused, team-oriented role responsible for managing the investment of inventory procurement using systems, processes, and networking to navigate the supply chain for optimal order fulfillment.

** This position is required in office (Lacey, WA or Modesto, CA). Hybrid eligible after training.**

Compensation: $71,000 - $85,000K DOE

Benefits for Harbor Team Members include vacation, sick time, personal holiday, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match and some great Harbor perks. Some but not all will be adjusted for PT.

Essential Job Functions:

Achieve established targets in the following KPIs:
- Fill rate – Attain a predetermined percentage of in-stock products for customer shipments.
- Inventory turns – Adjust the flow between fill rate and stock levels.
- Aged inventory – Effectively limit or reduce overstocks.
- Product spoilage – Evaluate product remaining shelf life and escalate sales concerns prior to loss.
Act on purchase order requirements in all warehouses within the Harbor network driven by the review of critical and secondary tasks in the procurement system dashboard daily.
Expedite orders and/or obtain secondary resources based on unexpected shifts in item demand or availability.
Process transfer orders for inventory needs between warehouses prompted by hub/spoke relationships.
React to short or delayed products by engaging Category Manager and Customer Service to guide next steps.
Analyze forecast accuracy across assigned items and investigate discrepancies between forecast and actual sales as part of daily lost sales reporting and weekly demand exceptions.
Oversee assigned item lifecycles from first purchase, through promotional or seasonal shifts, ordering limitations, to last purchase, consulting Category Management along the way.
Pair with Administrative Assistant on order tracking, expediting, and problem solving.
Conduct routine maintenance of supplier and item set-up for efficient purchase order approvals.
Identify opportunities to maximize profitability collaborating with Category Management and Logistics.
Generate documentation systematically as required, such as return credits, donation, spoilage, etc.
Keep contacts, ordering requirements, and unique criteria current and accessible in shared notes for procurement team.
Nurture cooperative partnerships with suppliers and brokers to reach common goals.
Support cross-training efforts for successful department coverage.
Continue professional development and certifications using internal/external educational tools.
Complete additional assorted projects as assigned by leadership.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated proficiency in a multifaceted procurement role.
Ability to balance tasks and reassess priorities in a fluid environment.
Self-motivated to identify challenges, ask questions, and find solutions whether working independently or as a team.
Maintain excellent, timely written and verbal communication skills often under time constraints with different audiences.
Computer competency in a variety of applications or programs such as Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.); Experience with replenishment software (Blue Ridge, a plus) and ERP software (Microsoft Dynamics NAV, a plus).
Knowledge of foodservice, convenience, grocery, or CPG industries is beneficial.
Required in office (Lacey, WA or Modesto, CA) 3 days per month

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, other related field, or equivalent experience, preferred.Computer competency in a variety of applications or programs such as Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of foodservice, convenience, grocery, or CPG industries is beneficial.
Prior experience within a large high-volume, multi-SKU environment.

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