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Silgan Dispensing

Buyer managing purchasing of raw materials and services for a manufacturing company. Ensuring competitive pricing, inventory management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSpokane • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $63,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchasing and inventory management within a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations while maintaining effective vendor relations and negotiating competitive pricing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Purchasing ManagementVendor NegotiationInventory ControlRegulatory ComplianceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

PurchasingInventory ManagementNegotiationCGMP KnowledgeFDA Regulations

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailDecision MakingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

MROGMPOSHAManufacturingVendor Performance Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform all aspects of purchasing company products and services, including raw materials, packaging supplies, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), in accordance with company policy.
Source the most competitive pricing and best quality products.
Perform negotiation of cash discounts, volume purchasing discounts, and pricing of all materials.
Review material requirements as defined by the company’s ERP system to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
Process purchase orders, ensuring documents are completed thoroughly and accurately.
Maintain purchasing and inventory records, including pricing history and vendor relations.
Confirm and update vendor list and participate in quarterly vendor performance review.
Make recommendations for changing to vendor list as needed.
Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
Adhere to company safety requirements.
Regular attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience in a Purchasing Department for a manufacturing company preferred
Experience in a FDA-regulated facility preferred
Knowledge of cGMP regulations preferred
Good negotiating and communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel
Good organizational skills
Good attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels within the organization and external contacts
Solid decision making skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements