Top 11 Buyer Jobs in Salem, Or

Buyer/Planner III
Western Utility Telecom —Salem, OR
- $35 - $39 an hour
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Professional development assistance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Ideal Sushi Supply Co. —Salem, OR
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Procurement & Contract Specialist 1, Pharmacy Special Programs Buyer (Salem)
Department of Corrections —Salem, OR
- $5,483 - $7,929 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Facilities Management Purchaser
Willamette University —Salem, OR
- $24.52 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- OSHA
- Computer literacy
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Buyer II
Parker Hannifin Corporation —McMinnville, OR
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Manager, Procurement - Financial Services
Salem Keizer Public School District —Salem, OR
- $118,452 - $138,570 a year
- Online Application
- Office
- Contracts
- Senior level
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Manager, Direct Procurement
Agility Robotics —Salem, OR
- $110,000 - $143,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Procurement & Fleet Manager
Lutheran Community Services Northwest —McMinnville, OR
- $66,802.71 - $115,287.90 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Buyer/Planner III

Western Utility Telecom -
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Job Details

Full-time
$35 - $39 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Teamwork
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Supply chain risk management
Resource planning methods
Procurement financial analysis
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree
Vendor relationship management
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Demand forecasting for production planning
Production scheduling
Supply Chain Management
Procurement risk management
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

If you're an experienced supply chain professional who thrives on solving complex purchasing challenges, driving production success, and keeping critical projects on schedule, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

What's in it for You?

Full-time, nonexempt position
Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
Opportunity to work on high-impact purchasing and material planning initiatives
Collaborative team environment with cross-functional exposure across operations, production, engineering, scheduling, estimating, and quality
Career growth opportunities within an established manufacturing organization
Stable work environment supporting essential infrastructure industries
Access to modern ERP/MRP systems, including Oracle NetSuite
Opportunity to make a measurable impact on production efficiency, supplier performance, and project success

Why You'll Love It Here

Join a company where your expertise directly supports customer success and operational excellence
Work alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Take ownership of complex procurement and planning decisions while collaborating across multiple departments
Help improve purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and supply chain performance
Share your knowledge by providing functional guidance and support to less experienced Buyer-Planners
Contribute to projects that support telecommunications, utility, steel, and manufacturing operations

Your New Role

Manage advanced purchasing and material planning activities for raw materials, equipment, supplies, subcontracted services, and production requirements
Analyze ERP/MRP demand, inventory levels, production schedules, work orders, and lead times to ensure material availability
Create, review, and manage purchase orders for high-value, long-lead, high-volume, and time-sensitive materials
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier terms within company guidelines
Evaluate supplier quotes, freight costs, lead times, delivery risks, and total cost to support informed purchasing decisions
Prepare bid comparisons and purchasing recommendations for management review
Partner with estimating, project coordination, drafting, production, scheduling, quality, and operations teams to align purchasing activities with project requirements
Monitor open purchase orders, supplier commitments, shortages, backorders, substitutions, and expedited deliveries
Identify supply chain risks and proactively recommend solutions to minimize production delays
Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, vendor, and ERP records
Support vendor qualification, supplier development, and supplier performance improvement initiatives
Participate in inventory planning, forecasting, and material availability reviews
Generate purchasing reports, supplier updates, inventory summaries, and supply chain analysis for leadership
Monitor purchasing activity against approved budgets and communicate variances when necessary
Participate in scheduling meetings and provide updates on material availability and supplier performance
Recommend process improvements that strengthen purchasing, planning, reporting, and ERP data accuracy
Serve as a senior resource for purchasing and planning questions within the department
Provide functional guidance and training support to Buyer-Planner I and Buyer-Planner II team members
Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

Job requirements

Seven or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, material planning, production planning, vendor management, or a related field
Manufacturing, fabrication, steel, utility, wireless, or telecommunications industry experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, Marketing, or a related field preferred
Equivalent directly related experience may be considered in place of a degree
Experience using ERP/MRP systems is required
Oracle NetSuite experience preferred
Strong purchasing, procurement, negotiation, and supplier management skills
Experience managing complex purchasing activities, long-lead materials, and schedule-driven procurement
Ability to analyze supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, budgets, and delivery risks
Strong understanding of inventory management, material planning, forecasting, and production scheduling
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience supporting cross-functional teams and building productive vendor relationships
Experience providing functional guidance or mentoring to less experienced team members is preferred

Western Utility Telecom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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