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Job Field: Architect / Engineering Jobs
Location: PULLMAN, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Senior Buyer - Capital Equipment<BR><BR><BR>Job Title: Senior Buyer - Capital Equipment<BR>Job Type: Full-Time<BR>Location: Pullman, WA<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Job Description:<BR><BR>The Opportunity:Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Senior Buyer position. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with supply chain professionals in a fast paced, electronics manufacturing environment, then this may be the position for you!<BR><BR>SEL is located in Eastern Washington where you''ll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.Senior Buyer - Capital EquipmentResponsibilities:<BR>* Procure equipment, software, materials, and services consistent with quality, delivery and costs expectations.<BR>* Analyze changes in market conditions, prices, and suppliers.<BR>* Develop cost reduction strategies.<BR>* Negotiate capital equipment & software licensing purchases.<BR>* Issue and review quotes, contact vendors, and award bids.<BR>* Manage supplier relationships.<BR>* Facilitate commodity management teams as required.<BR>* Conduct supplier qualification audits as required.<BR>* Evaluate vendor performance.<BR>* Follow and improve purchasing processes.Qualifications:<BR>* Bachelor?s degree in business or Associates degree with related experience<BR>* Minimum three years experience with purchasing or related field<BR>* Experience negotiating capital equipment purchases and contract terms<BR>* Ability to lead cross-functional teams<BR>* Hands-on use of automated electronic data system software (ERP system)<BR>* Excellent writing and speaking skills<BR>* Excellent organizational skills<BR>* Intermediate experience level with Microsoft Word & Excel applications<BR>* Ability to manage multiple projects<BR>* Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities<BR>* Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment<BR>* Background check results satisfactory to SEL<BR>* Negative drug test results(s)<BR>* Ability to adhere to SEL''s tobacco free workplace policyPreferred Qualifications:<BR>* Familiarity with electronics purchasing<BR>* Knowledge of purchasing/accounting interactions<BR>* Intermediate experience level with Microsoft PowerPoint applications<BR>* APICS/CPM CertificationsTo Apply For This Position:We ask all candidates to submit their resume through our website at www.selinc.com/applynow. If your qualifications and experience match any of our current openings, please submit your resume for that position so that you may be considered immediately.<BR><BR>SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of resum? submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.<BR><BR>SEL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Acti                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      </font></td>
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