Buyer - Ultimate Staffing Services

Position: Purchasing Specialist/Buyer

Location: Portland/Beaverton, OR

Onsite

Salary: $70k - $90k annually, based on experience.

About Us

Our client is a premier provider of supply chain solutions, focusing on distribution and fulfillment services for major brands. Committed to innovation and customer satisfaction, we are looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

·Forecast, plan, and procure inventory to align with customer demand while maximizing cost efficiency, quality, and delivery.

·Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts, ensuring adherence to all terms and conditions.

·Evaluate product trends and turnover rates to uncover areas for improvement.

·Work closely with sales teams to create and propose vendor programs that boost profitability.

·Maintain inventory levels and order inventory from designated vendors.

·Analyze sales data to pinpoint slow-moving items and devise exit strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

·Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.

·Experience in procurement or purchasing, particularly in ecommerce, or retail sectors.

·Proficient in negotiation and data analysis.

·Skilled in Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.

·Strong communication abilities and capable of managing tasks autonomously.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.