Senior Buyer | APAC Sourcing & Inventory Strategy

ESPO; Lake Oswego (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health and Dental Insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Oregon is seeking a Senior Buyer to own component purchasing and safeguard production lines. You will lead the APAC supplier base, negotiate with vendors in Korea and China, and work with Operations, Sales and Quality Assurance to keep our production running smoothly.

This role requires 5+ years in purchasing, strong ERP proficiency, and excellent English communication; Korean or Mandarin fluency is required. Hybrid on-site in Jefferson, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain, ideally in manufacturing.
• Fluent in Korean or Mandarin for direct supplier communication.
• Strong ERP knowledge with purchasing and inventory modules.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ERP data to drive component purchasing decisions.
• Manage APAC supplier relationships and vendor audits.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders and inbound logistics.
• Review inventory and adjust orders based on demand and production schedules.
• Develop demand plans to maintain target inventory levels and minimize costs.
• Source alternate suppliers to strengthen cost, quality, and resilience.
• Lead cycle counts and reconcile inventory records in ERP.
• Report on inventory and supplier performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with GM and cross-functional teams on pricing and sourcing strategy.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor communications.
• Travel to vendor facilities for on-site or virtual audits <10% of time.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory management

Supply chain

Vendor management

ERP systems

Data analysis

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ESPO Corporation in Oregon is seeking a Senior Buyer to own component purchasing and safeguard production lines. You will lead the APAC supplier base, negotiate with vendors in Korea and China, and work with Operations, Sales and Quality Assurance to keep our production running smoothly.

This role requires 5+ years in purchasing, strong ERP proficiency, and excellent English communication; Korean or Mandarin fluency is required. Hybrid on-site in Jefferson, OR and Lake Oswego, OR.