Buyer

Slayer Espresso is a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium espresso machines, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Renton, Washington. The company handcrafts professional espresso equipment designed to advance the specialty coffee industry through innovative engineering, modern design, and an exceptional user experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Manufacturing Buyer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted production of our professional-grade commercial espresso machines. You will manage the end-to-end procurement of essential components, ranging from custom machined parts and sheet metal to specialized electrical assemblies. This role bridges entry-level execution and mid-level independence, offering a clear path for professional growth under the direct mentorship of the Supply Chain Manager.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 1.5 to 3 years of purchasing or material planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, operations, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing work experience.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data cleaning, formulas, VLOOKUPs,PIVOTTables) for tracking part lists and pricing spreadsheets.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical blueprints, bills of materials (BOMs), or engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Systems: Experience using an ERP/MRP system (ideally SAP) to create purchase orders, track lead times, and manage data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience sourcing commodities relevant to espresso equipment (e.g., stainless steel, copper tubing, brass fittings, heating elements, or circuit boards).
• Sourcing experience: Familiarity with sheet metal fabricators, machining, powder coating, plating shops, or industrial hardware distributors
• Process Improvement: Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban inventory

Core Job Responsibilities

• Purchase Order (PO) Management: Review daily material requirements (MRP), then place and track POs for raw materials and sub-assemblies to align with the production floor schedule.
• Shortage & Expediting Management: Identify long lead-time risks or material shortages early; actively work with vendors to expedite orders and avoid assembly line down-time.
• Supplier Relations: Act as the daily touchpoint for localized and international vendors, ensuring clear communication regarding part quality standards and on-time delivery KPIs.
• Request for Quotes (RFQs): Send out RFQ packages under the guidance of the Supply Chain Manager to secure competitive pricing while maintaining high aesthetic and mechanical standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with Production Managers, Quality Control, and Engineering teams to resolve part discrepancies or material non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Invoice & Data Reconciliation: Work with Accounting to research and resolve any supplier invoicing, pricing, or receiving quantity variances.
• Team Contribution: Support the Supply Chain Manager with data collection for vendor reviews and cost-saving initiatives.

Salary Range

70K-85K $ based on experience + Year End bonus based on performances

Benefits:

Health Insurance

401K

3 weeks PTO (Vacation + Sick)

10 paid Holidays days