Buyer – Purchasing, Sales Operations

Radiant Vision Systems

Purchasing & Sales Operations Specialist managing purchasing and customer order operations for KMSA. Drive supplier relationships and ensure operational efficiency in a hybrid workspace.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRedmond • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,168 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own all purchasing activities, including independently evaluating purchase requisitions, soliciting and analyzing supplier quotations, making award decisions on pricing and supplier performance, and issuing purchase orders in accordance with company authorization thresholds and procedures.
Proactively monitor and manage supplier order status and delivery schedules; independently assess and escalate supply chain risks, and make decisions on corrective actions to protect production continuity and customer commitments.
Lead and own strategic supplier relationships; hold suppliers accountable to quality, cost, and delivery targets, and drive measurable improvements in supplier performance, purchasing efficiency, and total cost of ownership.
Take full ownership of customer order entry and accuracy within the ERP system; issue timely order acknowledgments and proactively communicate any changes in lead time, pricing, or availability.
Drive production scheduling in close coordination with manufacturing personnel; generate and manage production orders, monitor progress milestones, and make independent prioritization decisions to ensure on-time delivery performance.
Serve as the primary and accountable point of contact for customers on all order-related matters, including status updates, shipment schedules, and inquiries; own resolution of issues to ensure a consistently high-quality customer experience.
Partner with the sales team as a trusted operational expert; take ownership of customer requests and order-related escalations, applying sound judgment to deliver solutions that protect both customer satisfaction and company interests.
Maintain integrity and accuracy of purchasing, customer, and order data across company systems; independently identify and resolve discrepancies related to purchase orders, invoices, and customer orders with minimal supervision.
Lead cross-functional alignment across Production, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service; exercise independent judgment to balance competing priorities and ensure operational efficiency and customer requirements are consistently met.
Continuously evaluate and own process improvement initiatives within purchasing and order management workflows; design and implement solutions that reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and elevate the stakeholder experience.
Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards; take ownership of adherence within areas of direct responsibility and escalate systemic issues with recommended solutions.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, sales order processing, or related operational roles; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
Experience utilizing ERP systems for both purchasing and sales order management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical business situations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion on matters of operational significance, including supplier selection, award decisions, and customer issue resolution
Commitment to providing excellent internal and external customer service.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision)
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Retirement Plan (401(k) with Company Match)
Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
Family and Medical Leave Support
Supplemental Health Benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Care Insurance
Wellness Resources, including Garner Health, Health Advocate, Hinge Health, Tria Health and HUSK Marketplace
Commuter Benefits
Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
Employee Discounts and Purchase Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasingprocurementsales order processingsupplier performance evaluationorder managementprocess improvementdata accuracymathematical concepts

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailorganizational skillstime managementself-motivationcollaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingindependent judgment