Supply Chain Buyer

We are hiring a Supply Chain Buyer for a large Fortune 5 eCommerce company in Bellevue, WA.

About the role

As a Buyer III, you will assist the Buying Team in expanding selection by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  • Lead and support procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives for products, materials, and services.
  • Conduct supplier evaluations, competitive bidding processes, RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
  • Analyze supplier proposals, market conditions, pricing structures, and sourcing opportunities.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving and supplier optimization initiatives.
  • Support category management and sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.
• Supplier & Vendor Management
  • Develop, onboard, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery performance, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors regarding pricing, contracts, product information, and performance expectations.
  • Manage supplier documentation, NDAs, agreements, and compliance requirements.
  • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Purchasing & Procurement Operations
  • Create, manage, and track purchase orders through ERP and procurement platforms.
  • Ensure procurement transactions are completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Partner with stakeholders to resolve supplier issues, pricing discrepancies, and supply chain challenges.
  • Maintain procurement records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Product & Catalog Management
  • Coordinate the setup of new suppliers, products, and item master data.
  • Maintain accurate product catalogs, including product descriptions, specifications, attributes, images, and pricing.
  • Ensure data integrity across procurement, ERP, and product management systems.
  • Support new product introductions and launch readiness activities.
• Pricing, Spend Analysis & Reporting
  • Manage product cost and retail pricing to ensure accuracy and alignment with sourcing strategies.
  • Perform spend analysis, pricing analysis, and supplier cost evaluations.
  • Utilize advanced Excel functions, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data modeling techniques to support decision-making.
  • Develop reports and dashboards to track procurement metrics and supplier performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Product Management, and other business functions to support organizational objectives.
  • Provide backup support and training for procurement team members and buying functions.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special procurement projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, industrial, technology, construction, or robotics.
• Experience with RFPs, Vendor Management, and Pricing Analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and NDAs simultaneously.
• Experience working in a large company is a plus.
• Experience with Coupa is a plus.
• Comfortable with Excel.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $58.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

• Location: Bellevue, WA (100% On-site)
• Contract Duration: 6 months to start (potential to extend based on business need and individual performance/attendance)