Regional Buyer

Harrington; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with HDHP/PPO options

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Harrington is seeking a Regional Buyer to support our Portland, Spokane, and Seattle locations. The role focuses on replenishment, inventory management, and collaboration with Purchasing, Operations, and Demand Planning to ensure optimal stock levels and on-time delivery.

You will monitor supplier lead times, manage POs, and work across multiple teams to resolve pricing and delivery issues while supporting inventory programs and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of purchasing, buying, inventory, or supply chain experience.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across several locations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build productive supplier and internal relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment and stock purchase orders for Portland, Spokane, and Seattle.
• Review inventory levels and identify transfer opportunities between locations.
• Partner with Demand Planning to review Min/Max levels and forecasts.
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier lead times, and delivery dates; expedite when needed.
• Identify stock additions, reductions, excess inventory, and supply risks.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve pricing, quantity, delivery, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support vendor-managed and consigned inventory programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing, inventory availability, service levels, and cost.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Supplier relationships

MS Office proficient

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Chino, California, Harrington has grown to be a leading distributor of fluid process products and solutions for industrial applications. With over 70 locations across the United States, we proudly serve a wide range of industries, including water and wastewater management, chemicals, manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, and food and beverage processing.

At Harrington, we believe that what sets us apart is our people. We’re passionate about serving our customers with deep technical knowledge, fast product availability, and innovative supply chain solutions. Our commitment to excellence ensures that we’re always ready to respond when our customers need us - 24/7/365.

Harrington is an organization that values people, innovation, and exceptional service. If you’re looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference and you can grow alongside a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you.

At Harrington, having the right products in the right place at the right time is critical to serving our customers. We’re looking for a Regional Buyer to support our Portland, Spokane, and Seattle locations and help ensure inventory is aligned with the needs of the business.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with Purchasing, Operations, Demand Planning, branch teams, and suppliers to manage replenishment, monitor inventory, and address supply challenges before they impact our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Manage replenishment and stock purchase orders for assigned product lines across Portland, Spokane, and Seattle.
• Review inventory levels and identify opportunities for transfers between locations.
• Partner with Demand Planning to review Min/Max levels and purchasing forecasts.
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier lead times, and delivery dates and expedite orders when needed.
• Help identify potential stock additions, reductions, excess inventory, and supply risks.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve pricing, quantity, delivery, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support vendor-managed and consigned inventory programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing, inventory availability, service levels, and cost.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of purchasing, buying, inventory, or supply chain experience.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across several locations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build productive supplier and internal relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving supply and inventory challenges while supporting multiple locations, we’d love to hear from you.

Insurance:

• Medical Plans: Choose from HDHP/HSA (with monthly company contributions) or a PPO option.
• Spousal HRA: SIHRA covers 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year.
• FSAs: Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental: Comprehensive, including orthodontic care for both children and adults
• Vision: Includes discounts on Lasik.
• Telehealth & Concierge: 24/7 healthcare access with prescription services for enrolled members.
• Life Insurance and AD&D: Company paid life and AD&D coverage
• Long Term Disability: Company paid LTD program
• Optional Coverages: Short term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, voluntary life insurance with optional dependent coverage, plus supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support for employees during critical times.
• Disability: Options for both short- and long-term coverage.

Retirement:

• 401(K) & Roth: 100% company match on the first 3%, plus 0.5 match on the 4th and 5th%

Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Time Off: Start with 3 weeks, with the potential to accrue up to 5 weeks per year.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Additional Leave: Coverage for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement leave.

Harrington continuously seeks new ways to enhance benefits to help our employees thrive in every area of their lives.

Harrington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.