Buyer, Industrial Supplies

2 weeks ago


Tacoma, United States Tacoma Screw Products Full time
Job Description
About Us:

Tacoma Screw Products is a distribution company that sells industrial supplies, fasteners and tools to contractors, small and large businesses and individual retail customers since 1946.
We have a unique blend of Wholesale and Retail Customers. Because of this, are not open during the typical "Retail Hours". We are closed on nights, Sunday, and Holidays.

A day in the life:

Our purchasing team works diligently with our sales team and the market to procure industrial supplies for our customers. We pride ourselves on being in stock with over 40,000 different SKU's and procuring hard to find items for our customers.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Managing assigned product lines.
  • Balancing in stock purchasing with special orders/non-stock items.
  • Conducting research on potential products, vendors, and comparing price and quality to ensure the best product for the customer.
  • Works with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, technical information, and delivery schedule.
  • Negotiate with vendors to obtain best pricing and shipping.
  • Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
  • Prepares and maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
  • Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Experience and Skills
Required Skills/Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Curious with an analytical mind
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Previous experience and/or knowledge of Industrial Supplies is desired
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with internal and external business partners.
  • Solid math, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Ability to handle multiple vendors and priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be well organized and self-motivated
Job Benefits
Pay Information: Full Time Position: 40 Hours per week, in the office.
  • Pay Rage: $24 - $29 per hour
  • Discretionary Year End Bonus
Benefits: After 90 days of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the following benefit programs.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision for employees and any eligible dependents; Premiums are 100% paid by the employer.
  • Company Sponsored Life Insurance, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401K Plan with 3% Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
Time Off:
  • 7 Paid Holidays + Half Days on Christmas and New Years' Eve
  • Washington State Paid Sick Leave
  • 5 Paid Personal Days off in your first year of service.
  • Vacation Accrual begins after one year of service.

Additional Details:

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job; this is not all inclusive. There may be additional tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Tacoma Screw is an EEO/Vet/Disabled Employer

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