Job Location : Pullman,WA, USA
Purchaser - Pullman, WA As a Purchaser, you will report to the Supply Chain Manager and be responsible for entering and following up on purchase orders for multiple departments; sourcing alternate vendors, lead times, and pricing for stock and other goods as required; and coordinating resolutions and claims for lost and damaged shipments company-wide. Key Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of the purchase process, including growing and maintaining a network of reliable suppliers, cost analysis, sourcing, quotations, timely order placement, monitoring of order delivery timelines, RMA coordination, and resolving any discrepancies or delivery issues. Initiate purchase orders in the ERP system. Monitor and identify changes affecting supply, demand, and needed products and materials. Notify all stakeholders of any potential delay of materials immediately. Update purchase orders to reflect correct pricing and delivery dates. Maintain accurate records regarding pricing, order confirmations, and other vendor-related issues. Continuously improve processes and offer solutions to increase overall efficiency and effectiveness. Serve as an active member of the project management team to influence purchasing decisions. Other duties as required. Qualifications and Experience: 2 years of experience and general knowledge of sourcing for electrical, PC-based, and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing setting. Some education in Business or related field, familiarity in design, or equivalent experience. Proficient in MS Office suite and previous experience with an ERP system. Familiarity with components associated with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems is preferred. Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications is an asset. Experience processing freight claims, sourcing, and vetting vendors. Good understanding of accounting practices. Superior communication and listening skills to resolve customer issues. Excellent interpersonal skills including integrity, courtesy, tact, teamwork, respect, and discretion. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to compare prices and quantities and consider vendor contract terms. Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and work well under pressure. What We Offer: A growing company that has an ambitious people agenda. A culture that values sustainability, customer success, continuous improvement & development, and achieving together. A competitive salary and benefits package. Raute is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Quick Facts Purchaser - Pullman, WA, Full time Raute, 2465 NE HOPKINS COURT, PULLMAN, WA 99163. Raute MAKING WOOD MATTER Raute is the partner to future-proof the wood industry. Our technologies cover different production processes with supporting digital and analytics solutions for engineered wood products. Additionally, we offer a full-scale service concept ranging from spare parts to regular maintenance and modernizations. Our innovative hardware and software solutions are designed to support our customers efficient consumption of natural resources. In mill-scale projects, Raute is a global market leader both in the plywood and LVL industries. Rautes head office and main production is located in Lahti, Finland. The companys other production plants are located in Kajaani, Finland, the Vancouver area of Canada, Changzhou, China, and in Pullman, WA, USA. J-18808-Ljbffr