Purchasing Buyer

Purchasing Buyer Rainier Industries - 3.1 Tukwila, WA Job Details Full-time $30 - $38 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Supplier performance analysis Supply chain risk management Supply chain inventory management Purchase order management Mid-level Microsoft Office Analysis skills Demand forecasting Epicor ERP Vendor performance improvement Vendor relationship management Vendor quality assurance Negotiating purchasing contracts Collaboration with manufacturing teams Operations demand planning Continuous improvement purchasing strategy Implementing cost-saving initiatives Manufacturing company experience Procurement risk management Vendor performance monitoring Supply chain collaboration Reducing purchasing costs Part sourcing Supply chain process improvement Full Job Description OAI + Rainier by The Look Company, is a manufacturing organization with a long, established history. We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement activities and support production across multiple business units. This role ensures timely, cost-effective purchasing while maintaining supplier quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities Manage purchasing processes:

requisitions, purchase orders, confirmations, and deliveries Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and terms Partner with operations to align purchasing with production schedules and forecasts Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and maintain strong vendor relationships Support inventory management and cost-reduction initiatives Coordinate with internal teams and accounting to ensure accurate purchasing records and payments Identify supply chain risks and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes Qualifications 3-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience (manufacturing preferred) Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills Experience with ERP systems (Epicor a plus) and MS Office Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, or demand forecasting preferred Compensation The full pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00 per hour. The target hiring range is $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. OAI + Rainier by The Look Company offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes multiple plan choices for medical and dental and low employee premium cost share for both employees and dependents. Vision, 401(k) with employer match, employer paid life insurance, voluntary additional life insurance for employees and dependents, voluntary long term disability, PTO, and paid holiday. OAI + Rainier by The Look Company is an equal opportunity employer. For a formal job description, please email