Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing, MRP & MRO

Vanguard EMS; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Vanguard EMS is seeking a Buyer to coordinate material quotes, sourcing and procurement aligned with MRP. The role supports customer demand, interfaces with Program Teams on component requirements and availability, and maintains purchasing databases to track supplier performance.

You will negotiate terms, build supplier relationships, and contribute to process improvements in a manufacturing environment with ISO considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years purchasing electronic components or MRO in manufacturing.
• Proficient with MS Excel (lookups) and typical office software.
• Experience with ISO-certified environments preferred.
• Knowledge of MRP and inventory management required.
• CPM or CPIM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase material to MRP in support of customer demand.
• Interface with customers and Program Teams on component needs and availability.
• Provide quote support for current and potential customers and manage MRO material.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Maintain purchasing databases and vendor performance.
• Support accounting and inventory requirements.
• Negotiate maintenance agreements as appropriate.
• Develop purchasing policies and procedures as required.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Business degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Vanguard EMS is seeking a Buyer to coordinate material quotes, sourcing and procurement aligned with MRP. The role supports customer demand, interfaces with Program Teams on component requirements and availability, and maintains purchasing databases to track supplier performance.

You will negotiate terms, build supplier relationships, and contribute to process improvements in a manufacturing environment with ISO considerations.