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Purchasing Administrator

Exyte

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Purchasing Agent/Buyer to join our Sherwood, OR team. In this role, you will support manufacturing operations by ensuring the strategic sourcing, negotiation, and timely procurement of materials and services. You will play a key role in supplier performance management, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-driven culture.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

  • 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

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

  • Monitor and score supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness)
  • Lead supplier issue resolution including non-conforming material returns (RMA process)
  • Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives

Inventory & Materials Management

  • 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)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with engineering, quality, production, and accounting teams to support operations
  • Coordinate engineering changes and supplier communication
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies and support month-end close activities

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Utilize Excel and Power BI to analyze purchasing trends, inventory levels, and supplier performance
  • Generate and improve reporting to drive informed decision-making
  • Identify and implement process improvements across procurement and inventory functions
  • Act as an ERP (Encompix) subject matter resource, supporting system usage and optimization

Perform other related duties as required

Show your expertise

Required 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
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
  • Experience with bill of materials (BOMs), forecasting, and inventory planning
  • Knowledge of lean inventory practices (Kanban, JIT)
  • Familiarity with supplier performance management programs

Core Competencies

  • Strategic sourcing & negotiation
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Inventory optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


Non-Solicitation: We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte may be contacted by Exyte without obligation to the third-party agency.


Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Contact:

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!
For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Phillip Turner via E-Mail at View email address on click.appcast.io

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

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