Materials Purchaser

OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest.

OSW’s main facility is located in the Maltby area in Snohomish County. OSW and has been in business for over 20 years and has branches in Edmonton, Canada and Tempe, Arizona.

As a Material Purchaser on our growing team, you are contributing to the success of the company by buying the equipment, supplies and services our organization needs to operate.

This position works closely with various departments such as finance, engineering, and operations to streamline the purchasing process.

If you are bright, highly motivated, and a team player we encourage you to apply!

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Create purchase orders in a complete and timely manner and follow up on urgent and delayed orders.
• Work with SCM to develop and implement supply chain strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and resources to construction sites.
• Support the procurement process, including supplier identification, negotiation, and evaluation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials at competitive prices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan production schedules, and ensure an adequate supply of materials and resources at all times.
• Monitor inventory levels and develop inventory control measures to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Optimize logistics operations, including transportation, distribution, and warehousing, to ensure efficient and timely delivery of materials to the production floor.
• Identify supply chain risks and help develop contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Drive department improvement projects and drive culture of improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Leadership and team management skills preferred.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or waste reduction training preferred.
• Ability to travel to suppliers' locations as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Highly proficient with mobile technology.
• Ability to learn and use technology to source parts.
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with vendors and internal partners.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• APICS certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain or procurement preferred.
• Experience working in MRP / ERP system.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time.

Additional Job Information :

• Wage Expectations : $67,724.80 - $75,000 per year
• Pay : This is an exempt, salary position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
• Typical Schedule : Five (5) Eight (8) hour days M-F
• Location : On Site 20812 Broadway Ave; Snohomish, WA 98296
• Travel : Very minimal, approximately 5% of the time

Benefits :

• Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 60 days of employment for :
• Medical : OSW applies a contribution of 82% of the EE Only Base PPO premium to all plans and coverage levels and pays 25% of the dependent portion of the premium (based on the Base PPO Premiums) for the Spouse, Child, and Family coverage levels.
• Dental, Vision : In 2024 : OSW applies a contribution of 25% of the EE Only Base premium to all plans and coverage levels.
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $30,000.00.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health-related expenses as well as Dependent Care related expenses
• Aflac
• Employees are eligible or the following benefits as of their first day of employment :
• 401(k) with partial company match
• 100% vested immediately.
• Upon the Completion of 90 days employees are eligible for : PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays

About Us

OSW Equipment & Repair is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest and has been in business for over 20 years.

OSW Equipment & Repair manufactures products for the construction, transportation, industrial, and mining industries. OSW Equipment & Repair is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Truck Bodies Equipment International group.

For more information, visit www.oswequipment.com.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE : FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers.

Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates in two groups : Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.

For more information on Federal Signal, visit : www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.

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