Regional Buyer: Inventory Optimization & Supplier Partnerships

Harrington Process Solutions; Harrington (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & Vision coverage

Telehealth & Concierge

Life Insurance & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Harrington is seeking a Regional Buyer to support Portland, Spokane, and Seattle operations, ensuring inventory aligns with business needs. You will partner with Purchasing, Operations, and Demand Planning to optimize replenishment and forecast accuracy, while managing supplier relationships and existing stock programs.

The role requires 1–2 years in purchasing or supply chain, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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 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.

Skills

Inventory experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Multi-location coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harrington is seeking a Regional Buyer to support Portland, Spokane, and Seattle operations, ensuring inventory aligns with business needs. You will partner with Purchasing, Operations, and Demand Planning to optimize replenishment and forecast accuracy, while managing supplier relationships and existing stock programs.

The role requires 1–2 years in purchasing or supply chain, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.