What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Buyer-Seattle,Washington position at Rainier Industries?
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
Qualifications
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 HR@rainier.com
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 HR@rainier.com
Salary : $30 - $38