Strategic Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Exyte; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent/Buyer for our Sherwood, OR team to drive strategic sourcing and timely procurement of materials and services. You will partner across engineering, quality, production and accounting to optimize supplier performance and inventory levels.

Responsibilities include managing RFQs, negotiations, and supplier relationships while leveraging Encompix ERP, Excel and Power BI for data-driven decisions in a safety-driven manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power BI preferred).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Encompix preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier coordination within the ERP system (Encompix).
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Conduct RFQs, quotation analysis, and negotiations for materials, equipment, and services.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and identify alternative and risk-mitigated supply sources.
• Monitor and score supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness).
• Lead supplier issue resolution including non-conforming material returns (RMA).
• Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory balances and ensure alignment with production demand.
• Establish and optimize min/max levels and Kanban systems.
• Support material forecasting and production scheduling requirements.
• Maintain data integrity within the ERP system (item master, lead times, pricing).
• Partner with engineering, quality, production, and accounting teams to support operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Excel

Power BI

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Encompix ERP

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Exyte seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent/Buyer for our Sherwood, OR team to drive strategic sourcing and timely procurement of materials and services. You will partner across engineering, quality, production and accounting to optimize supplier performance and inventory levels.

Responsibilities include managing RFQs, negotiations, and supplier relationships while leveraging Encompix ERP, Excel and Power BI for data-driven decisions in a safety-driven manufacturing environment.