Position: Buyer
Location: Hybrid (Beaverton, Oregon)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $60K-$65K
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
Benefits:
- 100% employer paid medical premiums, 50% employer paid dental, and vision offered
- PTO + sick time + holidays
- 401K with company match that is immediately vested
Company Overview: Join our client's dynamic purchasing team in the heart of Beaverton, Oregon. They are a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation, and fostering a collaborative work environment. They embrace the hybrid work model, allowing their team members the flexibility to work both remotely and in-office to drive productivity and work-life balance. Our client is known for their fantastic culture, allowing many within the organization to find great tenure.
Job Description: The Buyer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices. This role requires a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving efficiency in purchasing operations.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and negotiate favorable terms.
- Manage supplier relationships, evaluating performance and ensuring adherence to contracts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including the Accounting and Sales teams.
- Oversee the purchase order process, from creation to delivery confirmation.
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast future procurement requirements.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in purchasing.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a Buyer, OR a Bachelors Degree with internship experience or exposure to purchasing.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics is a big plus, or a similar ERP software.
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and vlookups.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
