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Medford, OR

3523 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 100, Medford, Oregon 97504

Job Details

Buyer June 3, 2025

L923

Located in White City, OR

Pay: $20-$25

Job Full Description

Responsible for procurement of item requirements to support the Master Production Schedule, Customer Orders, unscheduled demand and for the planning and maintenance of purchased parts inventory buffer levels. Responsible for setting up and maintaining a strong supply chain management system in support of corporate objectives using the material requirements planning system, forecasts, and production plan. Tasks involve related steps, processes, and methods that require employee to recognize clear differences in a variety of situations.
Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
  • Establish, monitor and purchase inventory to buffer requirements based on: Master production schedule/forecast, customer demand, and production plan. Negotiate contracts with vendors using target-pricing strategy.
  • Perform data entry of purchase order entry and recordkeeping of completed work.
  • Actively participate or lead teams for process improvement activities.
  • Effectively communicate delays, shortages, problems, issues relating to purchase of items for inventory. Assist in devising and carrying out plans to resolve issues effectively.
  • Carry out activities relating to policies, procedures, and information from management to working team of planners/buyers.
  • Complete special projects as required by management.
  • Collaborate with internal groups across the organization to meet business objectives.
  • Monitor back-order reports to ensure vendors are delivering items on time to support corporate objectives.

Competencies

Safety and Work Environment – Identifies hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe and productive work environment for self and others. Follows Values Charter “Safety: Above all else”.

Effective Communication – Actively listens to others. Communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully. Uses all forms of communication effectively and appropriately (includes email, text, IM).

Teamwork – Works with and supports others to achieve organizational goals. Meets individual and team deadlines and responsibilities. Assumes additional responsibilities when needed. Responds constructively to instructions and procedures. Listens to others and values opinions and is respectful of team members. Works effectively with team leader or manager and promotes a positive team environment.

Accountable to Achieving Commitments – Achieves commitments to both internal and external customers. Produces high quality work by being attentive to detail and maintaining accuracy. Works in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner to meet all schedules and timelines. Anticipates potential problems. Finds the root cause of problems and takes appropriate action. Makes continuous improvement to processes and results.

Adaptability to Change – Understands, accepts, and supports the need for business change and helping others with transitions. Adapts and adjusts to change within own area of responsibility as well as accepting the need for change more broadly. Actively identifies and leads change within area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Enterprise/Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
  • Understand Purchasing standards, and techniques.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio.
  • High school diploma and 1+ years Planner/buyer experience.
  • APICS/ISM certification or post high school education in relevant field, especially aerospace.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required along with the ability to make presentations to supervisor and other co-workers.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License.

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Medford, OR
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3523 Arrowhead Drive
Suite 100
Medford, OR 97504

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