# Senior Buyer

**Company:** [Vanguard EMS, Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/187R8cUC7WSaFg4EZRQNYd.md)
**Location:** Beaverton, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Purchasing

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## Description

The Buyer coordinates material quotes, sourcing selection and procurement activities for component requirement and MRO capital supplies. Maintain purchasing databases for procurement, inventories, and vendor performance.

**Vanguard EMS**, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live.

## Requirements

**What you’ll do:**  

-   Purchase material to MRP in support of customer demand.
-   Interface with customers in support of the Program Team(s) (component requirements, AML, availability, excess, quality issues, etc.)
-   Provide quote support for both current and potential customers, purchasing & managing MRO material.
-   Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.
-   Maintain purchasing and material databases.
-   Support accounting, material control and inventory requirements.
-   Negotiate maintenance agreements as appropriate.
-   Develop purchasing policies and procedures as required.

**What you’ll need:**

-   Advanced proficiency in computer systems, including MS Excel (vlookups, etc), Office, and Outlook.
-   Strong problem solving, proactive follow-up and relationship building and negotiation skills.
-   Self-motivated, initiative for processes (problem-solving, making decisions, taking risks, owning outcome).
-   3-5 years’ experience purchasing variety of electronic components; business degree/equivalent.
-   Experience purchasing equipment and MRO for a manufacturing environment preferred.
-   Business degree or equivalent required.
-   Work experience in an ISO certified business is preferred.
-   Working knowledge of MRP and inventory management required.
-   CPM or CPIM preferred.

**Education and/or Experience:**

-   Experience purchasing of a variety of raw materials.
-   High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

## Benefits

Employees benefits package including:

-   Medical, Dental & Vision
-   401K (with employer match)
-   Paid Time Off
-   Paid holidays
-   Profit Sharing