Description We are looking for a Buyer to join one of our clients based in Newberg, Oregon on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited for a procurement specialist who can keep supplier activity organized, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and maintain momentum across purchasing priorities. The position calls for someone who is attentive to detail, proactive in follow-up, and comfortable building strong working relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily procurement coordination for a group of suppliers, helping ensure dependable support and alignment with operational needs.
• Maintain ongoing communication with vendors and internal teams to resolve questions, prevent delays, and keep purchasing tasks progressing.
• Monitor pending actions, delivery expectations, and supplier commitments to provide clear visibility into active procurement work.
• Share routine progress updates with stakeholders, highlighting current status, potential concerns, and planned next steps.
• Keep purchasing records, supplier correspondence, and follow-up documentation accurate, organized, and accessible.
• Travel to supplier sites as needed to reinforce partnerships, address issues in person, and support business objectives. Requirements
• 3+ years of prior experience in a Buyer or procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing or other regulated setting.
• Proven ability to oversee vendor relationships across a sizable supplier base or multiple active accounts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively between outside suppliers and internal business partners.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with close attention to detail across competing priorities.
• Experience delivering timely status updates and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the purchasing cycle.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP or purchasing platform.
• Ability to travel to vendor locations when in-person support is needed.

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