Purchasing Buyer

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 ResponsibilitiesManage purchasing processes: requisitions purchase orders confirmations and deliveriesSource evaluate and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and termsPartner with operations to align purchasing with production schedules and forecastsMonitor supplier performance resolve issues and maintain strong vendor relationshipsSupport inventory management and cost-reduction initiativesCoordinate with internal teams and accounting to ensure accurate purchasing records and paymentsIdentify supply chain risks and drive continuous improvement in procurement processesQualifications35 years of purchasing or procurement experience (manufacturing preferred)Strong negotiation vendor management and analytical skillsExperience with ERP systems (Epicor a plus) and MS OfficeAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesKnowledge of inventory management production planning or demand forecasting preferredCompensationThe 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 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 Rainier by The Look Company is an equal opportunity a formal job description please