Top 91 Buyer Jobs in Tacoma Wa

Sr. Buyer
SSI People —Kent, WA
- $45 - $70 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- Oracle
- Office
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Buyer 1 - Auburn, WA
Woodgrain —Auburn, WA
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- ERP systems
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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5d
Assistant Buyer
Pacific Seafood —Renton, WA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Procurement and Contracting Supervisor
Pierce County Washington —Tacoma, WA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Research
- Senior level
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
Purchasing Buyer
Rainier Industries —Tukwila, WA
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Purchasing Specialist
Sodexo —Kent, WA
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Contracts
Buyer - Bothell, WA
Heidelberg Materials —Seattle, WA
- $73,240.00 - $97,653.33 a year
- Multiple hires
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator
Tacoma General Hospital —Tacoma, WA
- $67,662.40 - $97,365.00 a year
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Children
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Contracts & Procurement Analyst
Port of Tacoma —Tacoma, WA
- $80,364 - $124,560 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Buyer
McKinstry —Seattle, WA
- $25 - $41 an hour
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- Profit sharing
- Commuter assistance
Procurement Coordinator
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions —Seattle, WA
- $66,000 - $86,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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6d
Buyer
BuyWander —Seattle, WA
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Buyer III
Varstaff —Kent, WA
- Oracle
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Buyer I
DEMGY PACIFIC LLC —Tacoma, WA
- $25.24 - $28.00 an hour
- ERP systems
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Sr. Buyer
Varstaff —Kent, WA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- English
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Buyer
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions —Renton, WA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- English
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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5d
Buyer
SkyChefs —Seattle, WA
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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3d
Aerospace Buyer III - New Product Introduction
SEKISUI Aerospace —Renton, WA
- $91,500 - $115,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Dairy Buyer
PCC Community Markets —Seattle, WA
- From $31.15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Management
- Merchandising
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
6d
Import/Export & Procurement Specialist
Trinity Glass International Inc —Federal Way, WA
- $60,000 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- English
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sr. Buyer

SSI People -
Kent, WA

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Job Details

Contract
$45 - $70 an hour

Qualifications

Category management
Pricing analysis
Spreadsheets
Procurement financial analysis
Manufacturing facility experience
Bidding project phase
Bachelor's degree
Supply chain management
Vendor relationship management
Organizational skills
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Productivity software
Project stakeholder communication
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication
Part sourcing
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support procurement activities for the development and manufacturing of next-generation spaceflight systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aerospace procurement professional who has purchased avionics, electronic components, or complex engineering hardware in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, RFQ/RFP development, contract negotiations, and aerospace manufacturing procurement.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement activities supporting engineering, manufacturing, construction, and facilities projects.
Develop sourcing strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships.
Create and manage RFQs/RFPs, evaluate supplier proposals, and award business based on cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
Perform detailed cost and price analyses to ensure best value.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, NDAs, terms and conditions, and change orders with suppliers.
Issue and administer fixed-price and cost-type purchase orders and contracts.
Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality, and contract compliance.
Resolve supplier issues involving delivery, invoicing, receiving, and performance.
Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Facilities teams.
Participate in project planning meetings and provide procurement status updates.
Support procurement process improvements and supplier development initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
8+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in manufacturing or aerospace.
Experience procuring avionics, electronic assemblies, or aerospace hardware, including items such as:
Electronic components (EEE)
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs/PCBAs)
Harnesses & cable assemblies
LRUs
Sensors
Batteries
Antennas
Instrumentation
Engineering and testing services
Strong experience managing the full procurement lifecycle.
Experience developing RFQs/RFPs and evaluating supplier proposals.
Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors.
Experience performing cost and price analysis.
Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Aerospace, defense, or space industry experience.
Experience with Costpoint, Coupa, or similar ERP/procurement systems.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS or government procurement requirements.
Experience supporting construction or facilities procurement.
APICS, CSCP, CPM, or similar supply chain certification.
MBA or Master's degree.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has purchased complex aerospace or electronic hardware, understands technical engineering requirements, and enjoys working cross-functionally to keep manufacturing and development programs on schedule. Experience supporting avionics, electronics manufacturing, defense, or high-tech environments will be highly valued.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or otherwise legally authorized to work in accordance with applicable program requirements.

Pay: $45.00 - $70.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have purchasing avionics, electronics, or aerospace manufacturing components? Please describe the types of components or commodities you've personally procured (e.g., PCBAs, PCBs, LRUs, harnesses, sensors, batteries, antennas, electronic assemblies, engineering/testing services, etc.).
Describe your experience managing the full procurement lifecycle for manufacturing or engineering projects. Please include your experience with RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, cost/price analysis, fixed-price or cost-type contracts, and supplier performance management.
Which procurement systems have you used (Costpoint, Coupa, SAP, Oracle, etc.)? Also, describe your experience working in aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments, including any experience with FAR, DFARS, or other regulated procurement requirements.

Work Location: In person

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