Manufacturing Buyer - Customer Relations

Gillaspie Manufacturing, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gillaspie Manufacturing, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Manufacturing Buyer - Customer Relations to blend procurement expertise with customer-facing responsibilities.

You will source, negotiate, and purchase materials while serving as the primary contact for orders, lead times, and procurement status. This role emphasizes relationship building with vendors and customers, cross-functional collaboration with sales, production, quality, and logistics teams, and ensuring on-time delivery through

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Ability to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers effectively.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Two years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and supplies to support manufacturing operations
• Serve as a key point of contact for customer inquiries related to orders, lead times, and procurement status
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to ensure on-time delivery
• Review purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements for accuracy and compliance
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and customer concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, quality, and logistics teams to align procurement with business needs

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

ERP systems

Inventory management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Supply chain experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Benefits:

• Simple IRA
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About the Role:

Gillaspie Manufacturing, Inc. is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Buyer - Customer Relations to join their team in Vancouver, WA. This exciting role blends procurement expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, making it a unique opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of supply chain and relationship management. If you're passionate about manufacturing and love building strong partnerships, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and supplies to support manufacturing operations
• Serve as a key point of contact for customer inquiries related to orders, lead times, and procurement status
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to ensure on-time delivery
• Review purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements for accuracy and compliance
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and customer concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, quality, and logistics teams to align procurement with business needs

Requirements:

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying within a manufacturing environment
• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems
• Ability to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers effectively
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Two years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred

About Us:

Gillaspie Manufacturing, Inc. is a trusted name in the manufacturing industry, proudly serving customers from their Vancouver, WA facility. Known for their commitment to quality craftsmanship and reliable service, customers return time and again because of the team's dedication to getting it right. Employees enjoy a collaborative, hardworking culture where their contributions truly make a difference.