Buyer

Job ID: 67729

Buyer

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Buyer to manage the procurement of goods and services essential to their operations. This role requires a tenacious individual with exceptional organizational skills and a professional demeanor who can navigate challenges and build lasting supplier relationships.

This role is onsite in McMinnville, Oregon.

Buyer Responsibilities

• Supplier Evaluation: Identify and assess potential suppliers based on pricing, quality, service, and reliability to ensure optimal partnerships.
• Purchase Management: Issue and oversee purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agreed terms, including modifications to specifications or delivery schedules.
• Market Research: Monitor market trends and product developments to inform purchasing decisions and mitigate risks related to price fluctuations or availability.
• Inventory Oversight: Collaborate with inventory control teams to maintain appropriate stock levels, minimizing shortages or overstock situations.
• Quality Coordination: Work alongside quality assurance teams to verify that all procured products meet established standards and specifications.
• Cost Efficiency: Analyze cost variances, develop reports, and identify opportunities for savings and operational improvements.
• Supplier Relations: Cultivate and sustain positive, long-term relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent and reliable procurement processes.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with internal departments—finance, operations, and sales—to understand and fulfill procurement needs effectively.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies and legal regulations in all procurement activities. Maintain accurate documentation for all transactions and supplier agreements.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support overall operational goals.

Buyer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in buying, purchasing, or procurement.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional and pleasant demeanor, with the resilience to handle challenges effectively.
• Demonstrated job stability, with a preference for candidates with consistent work history.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with supply chain management practices and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and within a team setting.

Salary: $60k-$65k/year. (DOE) Benefits

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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