Watson · 2 days ago
Purchasing Coordinator
Watson Furniture Group - Poulsbo, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $29/hr
1+ years expWatson is a company proud of its people and workplace solutions, having designed and built revolutionary products for over 50 years. They are seeking an energetic Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, and ensure accuracy in operations, playing a key role in the supply chain.
E-CommerceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Perform daily buying activities in alignment with the Watson ISO 9001 Management System
Operate our ERP/MRP system (Frontier) to issue accurate purchase orders, maintain supplier/item records, and ensure material availability
Monitor demand and stock levels; proactively maintain adequate inventory and recommend adjustments to the Purchasing Manager
Conduct regular warehouse cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies to keep data accurate
Maintain clear and timely communication with internal teams and suppliers regarding orders, expedites, shortages, and quality issues
Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager on supplier performance, cost improvements, and process efficiencies
Support new product launches by coordinating material requirements
Research and resolve issues related to receiving, invoicing, and order fulfillment
Ensure inventory control procedures support production requirements
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree in Business preferred
1–3 years of experience in buying, procurement, or materials planning (manufacturing experience preferred)
Strong knowledge of purchasing systems, procedures, and MRP/ERP platforms (Frontier experience preferred)
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
Advanced computer skills and proficiency with business software
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
Clear communication skills and proven accuracy in managing purchase orders and inventory data
Preferred
Associate's Degree in Business
Manufacturing experience
Frontier experience
Benefits
All employees and their dependents will have the ability to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. If enrolled, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment at Watson.
Watson will match 50% of employees’ 401k contributions, up to 2.5% of base annual salary. All employees over the age of 18 will be automatically enrolled on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. You can opt out, decrease, or increase contribution at any time.
Hourly employees will earn roughly 80 hours of paid time off during their first year at Watson, 120 hours of paid time off during years 2-5, and 160 hours of paid time off each year after being employed for 6 years. Salaried employees can enjoy no cap on their PTO. However, reasonable time off in your first year is considered to be a couple of weeks.
Watson employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Watson is closed for 8 holidays every year and offers every employee an additional paid holiday to choose upon employment.
Profit Sharing is how we reward the effort and commitment of our employees. Generally, 25% of profits are allocated to the Profit Sharing Plan after the baseline profit level is met. The overall profit sharing amount varies from year to year.
This is a free service for all employees and dependents to provide support for any mental, emotional, relational, and financial need, as well as crisis and grief support.
Company
Watson
Everything we do at Watson is rooted in soulful design. Design that is guided first by the functional needs of our clients.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Clif McKenzie
CEO
Recent News
2025-07-22
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