Are you ready to shape a rewarding career in procurement?
Here at General Plastics, we are looking for a passionate and talented professional who brings energy, intelligence, and integrity to our Purchasing team as a Buyer II.
We want someone eager to make a meaningful impact by driving excellence in sourcing and supplier management.
Plus, we are Tacoma's BEST KEPT SECRET , with one of the best benefits packages in town.
Who We are:
General Plastics Manufacturing Company specializes in the formulation of polyurethane foams and the production of build-to-print composite parts, offering custom solutions for industries such as aerospace, defense, and nuclear packaging. With over 80 years of expertise, GP delivers high-performance, precision-engineered composite components using advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. GP's focus with the LAST-A-FOAM line of products is meeting the exacting specifications of demanding markets by ensuring consistency, longevity, and durability. General Plastics is committed to quality, innovation, and timely delivery, making us a trusted partner for complex, mission-critical composite part needs.
From the oceans' depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!
Position Competencies
In this Buyer II role, you will apply and expand your procurement expertise to excel in a fast-paced and rewarding purchasing environment.
Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to meet production schedules, quality standards, and cost targets.
Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve favorable commercial outcomes while minimizing risk.
Supplier Management: Develop and maintain long-term supplier partnerships to ensure reliability and performance.
Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities to support data driven purchasing decisions.
Cost Management: Drive continuous cost improvements initiatives without compromising quality or delivery.
Performance Metrics: Track and report on supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality compliance, and cost-saving results.
Professional Competencies
This role is designed for an experienced procurement professional, leveraging established skills to manage sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance while driving cost savings and supporting strategic purchasing initiatives.
Communicates clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing, with suppliers and internal teams.
Navigates difficult conversations professionally to achieve positive business outcomes.
Identifies and develops creative, data drive solutions to resolve supply chain challenges and deliver cost savings
Seeks feedback and apply lessons to improve procurement effectiveness
Collaborates effectively with stakeholders across production, engineering, quality, and finance functions.
Effectively manages difficult or sensitive conversations to resolve issues and maintain productive supplier and stakeholder relationships.
Maintains focus and sound judgment in fast-paced, high-demand environments
Organizes and prioritizes multiple procurement tasks based on urgency and business impact.
Experience Requirements
As a prerequisite for this role, you must possess a minimum of two (2) years of procurement experience and a minimum of two (2) years' experience with an ERP/MRP system. Other relevant experience may include purchasing, supplier management, order management, inventory control, estimating, or administrative support.
What We Have to Offer You:
Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you'll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We're looking for energetic, motivated people with a "can-do" attitude and a desire to work "smart." If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you'll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.
Plus, our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:
Base compensation range is $27-$37 hourly, depending on experience
Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
Outstanding Health Care Benefits including no premiums for medical and vision for entire family & no premiums for dental for employee
Company Matched 401K up to 8%
Employee Assistance Plan
We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
Disability & Life Insurance Package
Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 20 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays
ITAR - US Persons Status:
Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.
General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO Statement:
General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, the Human Resources department at .
Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace:
General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.
We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana.
Compensation details: 27-37 Hourly Wage
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