Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Location: Hybrid – On-site in Jefferson, OR (2 days/ week) and Lake Oswego, OR (3 days/ week)

Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000 base annually, plus bonus eligibility

Employment Type: Full Time | On-site

We are hiring a Senior Buyer to own purchasing of component supply base. You will be a key contributor to a tight-knit supply chain team of 3-4 members, reporting directly to the Director of Supply Chain Management and partnering closely with Operations, Sales, and Customer Assurance to keep our production lines running smoothly.

Because most of our component suppliers are based in Korea and China, fluency in Korean or Mandarin is required. You will be negotiating, building relationships, and resolving day-to-day issues directly with vendors in their language and across their time zones.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze ERP system data to drive component purchasing decisions that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets

• Manage and grow relationship with our APAC supplier base, including occasional vendor audits scheduled around supplier availability

• Initiate and manage purchase orders – including multi-process orders – and coordinate inbound logistics

• Review exception reports regularly and adjust purchase orders based on shifts in customer demand and production schedules

• Develop and execute demand plans that maintain target inventory levels and minimize expedited freight costs

• Source and qualify alternate suppliers to strengthen cost position, quality, and overall supply chain resilience

• Lead inventory cycle counts, investigate variances, and reconcile inventory records in the ERP systems

• Report on inventory and supplier performance metrics, and identify process improvement opportunities

• Partner with the General Manager and cross-functional teams on pricing, delivery issues, and broader sourcing strategy

• Maintain accurate procurement records including purchase orders and vendor communications

• Travel to vendors facility to conduct on site/ virtual audits less than 10% of the time

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years equivalent experience in purchasing, inventory management, supply chain, – ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Fluent in Korean/ Mandarin (written and verbal) for direct supplier communication
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, with demonstrated proficiency in purchasing and inventory modules
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Advanced Excel Skills; solid command of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Proven negotiation and vendor management skills, including with international suppliers
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including with international suppliers
• Comfortable working flexibly across time zones to align with APAC vendors
• Detailed knowledge of ERP systems and proficiency in purchasing and inventory management.
• Ability to manage domestic and global sourcing.
• Ability to work with vendors in APAC region with flexibility to attend vendor audits as per vendors timings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage projects.
• In-depth knowledge of Excel, Word, or Outlook, and the ability to fully use these tools in an efficient manner.
• Active listening and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Capable of documenting and systematically archiving critical information in multiple databases.

PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor's degree
• ASCM (APICS) Certification
• Six Sigma Certification

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.