Buyer

Experienced Buyer Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team in Clackamas, OR. In this role, you'll manage assigned commodities by building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while driving cost containment and cost reduction initiatives. You'll also support new product introductions, source new suppliers, and continuously develop existing suppliers within your assigned commodities.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturing company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Location: Clackamas, OR Pay: $65,000–$80,000 (DOE) Schedule: 100% onsite, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

About the Role:

The Buyer manages assigned commodities establishing and maintaining the supplier relationship. The employee will be responsible for cost containment and reduction, assisting with new product introductions and related project support, sourcing new suppliers, and continuous development of existing suppliers for each assigned commodity.

What You'll Do:

• Manages suppliers for assigned commodities by negotiating price, delivery, quality and service levels with vendors
• Understands supplier reviews/evaluations for quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness
• Resolves supplier performance issues that negatively impact Cornell's ability to fill customer orders (i.e.: nonconforming material returns and replacement, late delivery, cost increase, etc.)
• Initiates RFP's and RFQ's from the simple to the complex
• Responsible for procuring proper materials in the appropriate quantities from qualified suppliers utilizing the MRP system
• Pursue cost reductions and/or profit improvement through cooperative efforts with supply base.
• Maintains inventory control by managing inventory levels of assigned commodities along with identifying and disposing of excess and inactive inventory.
• Generates/processes ECN's and NCR's when appropriate
• Follows ISO procedures in support of continuous process improvement
• Ability to travel as required.
• PC literate with experience utilizing Microsoft software office programs - (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point).

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Should Bring:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Accurate data entry and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Working Conditions:

This role is primarily based in an office or professional setting, with regular interaction and collaboration across teams. Depending on the role and location, there may be occasional visits to operational or facility areas, where all site policies and safety requirements must be followed.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use Ability to occasionally move throughout office and manufacturing environments

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma /GED with 3 years related experience or Associate's degree with minimum 2 years related experience.
• Prior utilization of MRP software for the fulfillment of ongoing production requirements.
• Familiarity with part qualification, first article acceptance and production readiness required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

ISM or APIC certification preferred but not required.

We Offer Many Company Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at two weeks per year
• 401K Plan - 3% employer contribution and matching based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
• Two medical plans: a PPO and an HDHP with an HSA
• Dental/Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Safety Shoes: Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
• Prescription Safety Glasses: Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.

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