Junior Buyer Job at VanderHouwen, Happy Valley, OR

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  • VanderHouwen
  • Happy Valley, OR

Job Description

About the Role

The Junior Buyer will assist in sourcing, purchasing, and tracking materials required for manufacturing operations. This position works closely with production, engineering, warehouse, and planning teams to ensure smooth material flow and prevent shortages.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase orders based on MRP signals, inventory levels, and production needs

• Review and process purchase requests from production, engineering, and other departments

• Communicate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, order status, and delivery updates

• Monitor open orders and follow up to resolve delays, discrepancies, or quality issues

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, documentation, and system updates

• Assist with inventory replenishment planning to prevent stockouts and support production schedules

• Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot material issues and support continuous workflow improvements

• Help identify basic cost-saving or process-improvement opportunities within the purchasing function

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of buying, procurement, or administrative support experience—manufacturing environment preferred

• Familiarity with purchasing processes and material planning concepts

• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (training will be provided)

• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office; Excel skills preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred but not required

Job Tags

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