Job Description

Job Title: Buyer I (Compressor & Air Piping Projects)

Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday + 1 flex day)

Contract Type: W2, 12-Month Contract

Pay Range: $27–$31/hour (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

About the Role:

Russell Tobin is partnering with a world-renowned leader in e-commerce and logistics to find a skilled Buyer I for a key automation initiative.

This is a unique opportunity to support compressor and air piping installation readiness—work that’s essential to powering one of the most advanced supply chain networks in the world.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own material buying for compressor and air piping install scope in support of automation projects
• Request, review, and negotiate supplier quotes
• Collaborate with internal ordering teams to manage POs and track delivery
• Coordinate supply readiness and resolve escalation issues
• Provide suppliers with timelines and manage expectations across teams
• Ensure supplier compliance with cost, schedule, and quality standards
• Contribute to sourcing strategy, continuous improvement, and supplier performance tracking

A Day in the Life:

• 50% cross-functional meetings with suppliers, engineers, and project managers
• 50% focused work handling procurement operations, supplier communication, and data management
• You'll receive 2–3 weeks of onboarding, shadowing, and access to tools and resources to ramp up quickly

What You’ll Bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in buying, procurement, or sourcing (industrial or construction background preferred)
• Knowledge of compressor and air piping systems or similar mechanical/electrical scopes
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups) and strong data analysis abilities
• Vendor negotiation experience and project coordination skills
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Ability to navigate fast-paced, collaborative, and sometimes ambiguous work environments

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• High Impact – You’ll directly support mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Career Visibility – Work closely with automation, supply chain, and engineering teams
• Growth Potential – Opportunity to grow your sourcing skills within a dynamic organization
• Possibility for Extension or Conversion – Strong performers may be considered for long-term opportunities

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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