Senior Buyer in Clackamas, Oregon - #70870 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 70870

Senior Buyer
Our client is seeking a detail-driven Senior Buyer who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution across the full procurement lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and resourceful—someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates effortlessly across teams, and ensures purchasing activities run smoothly and efficiently. This role requires strong relationship-building, analytical judgment, and the ability to keep complex workflows organized and moving forward.

This role is fully onsite in Clackamas, Oregon.

Senior Buyer Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services in a timely and cost-effective manner to support operational needs.
• Coordinate procurement activities to maintain adequate inventory levels and meet production timelines.
• Process purchase requisitions across engineering, manufacturing, facilities, and other departments.
• Enter, track, and verify purchase orders, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including engineering, accounting, and receiving—to troubleshoot issues and ensure seamless workflow.

Senior Buyer Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of purchasing processes and MRP concepts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective supplier and internal stakeholder interaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; ASCM/ISM certifications are a plus.

Salary: Up to $85K/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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