Buyer

Leggett & Platt Aerospace - Kirkland, is seeking a Full Time (40 hours per week) Buyer to join our team.
If you have a drive for growth, an eye for strategy, and a customer-focused attitude, this might be the right role for you.
This is a fast-paced team, in a growing industry, and needs someone who has an in-depth knowledge of the products manufactured at our site and wants to take an active role in the success of the company.
*Pay Range: $70,000 - $84,000 salary per year* *Work schedule: Monday - Friday | Full-time | 40hrs per week* *RESPONSIBILITIES* * Daily communication with key internal stakeholders including; Production and Operations teams to ensure goods and materials are available for end-to-end processes * Planning Department to ensure that unexpected requirements are identified and actioned as requiredQuality Department to ensure that goods and materials meet internal and customer-based requirementsProcurement team partners/teammates, to problem solve and collaborate * Purchasing of shop materials, safety supplies, office supplies, etc.
All non-raw material items * Facilitate resolution of delivery; engage appropriate departments, make recommendations on appropriate response, and communicate resolution to suppliers * Track open purchase orders, communicate expectations with suppliers, active follow-up with vendors as needed to confirm order status * Assist with tracking and approving invoices according to the supplier agreements * Monitor non-conforming product and assist with MRB and CAR activities * Review defective or unacceptable goods or service and determine corrective action * Receive verbal and written requisitions for tools and equipment * Solicit quotations for materials and equipment from vendors * Review, analyze and present findings to management with emphasis on best economic value and defined corporate procurement objectives * Update pricing to ensure it is competitive in the market * Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods * Verify receipts against orders, and cancels outstanding balances, as required * Work closely with Supply Chain Manager to evaluate and monitor contracts to be sure suppliers comply with the terms and conditions of the contract and determine need for change * Track and monitor key performance indicators of suppliers, weekly reporting of KPI's *QUALIFICATIONS* * Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with diverse audience ranging from staff and customers * Able to support purchasing manager in daily purchasing task.
* Excellent phone, communication, and conflict resolution skills * Microsoft Office: beginner to intermediate proficiency *PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* * 1-3 years of purchasing experience in a corporate or business environment.
* Some college experience preferentially in a business curriculum.
Since 1883, Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) has been creating a wide variety of innovative products that can be found in most homes, offices, and automobiles.
Today our growing company consists of more than 20,000 employee-partners in 130 manufacturing facilities located in 19 countries.
We’re not just hiring, we’re building a better company.
For more information, please visit www.
leggett.
com.
*Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 - $84,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred) * Purchasing: 1 year (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Kirkland, WA 98033: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person