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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.