Buyer III - Corp
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain & Logistics
Buyer III | Keep Warn Moving
Build the Plan. Beat the Shortages. Deliver the Results.
At WARN Industries, we build the products that help people get unstuck, get to work, and get farther off the beaten path. From world-renowned winches and bumpers to recovery equipment trusted around the globe, our products are built to perform when failure isn't an option. That's why we're looking for a Buyer III who thrives under pressure, solves problems before they become emergencies, and knows how to keep materials flowing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you love making things happen, negotiating with suppliers, analyzing data, and being the person everyone counts on when challenges arise, keep reading.
What You'll Do:
You'll be the critical link between our suppliers and our production floor, ensuring the right materials arrive at the right time to keep WARN running.
- Own purchase orders from placement through receipt
- Execute MRP recommendations including expedites, deferments, and order changes
- Prevent and resolve material shortages before they impact production
- Manage supplier relationships and drive accountability
- Analyze inventory risk, supplier performance, and procurement metrics
- Maintain accurate purchasing and ERP data
- Partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance
- Drive continuous improvement across purchasing and supply chain operations
- Use JDE, Power BI, and Excel to make smart, data-driven decisions
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field
- 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, materials, or supply chain experience
- Strong ERP experience (JDE preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and lookups
- Solid understanding of MRP and inventory management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities with urgency and ownership
- Manufacturing experience preferred
Bonus Points For:
- JD Edwards (JDE) experience
- Power BI experience
- Supplier performance management experience
- APICS/CPIM/CSCP or CPSM certifications
- Manufacturing or industrial supply chain background
WIFM (What's in it for Me?):
- 3 weeks of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 additional company paid holidays
- 401K company matching to build your future and help you confidently retire
- Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance for you and your family
- 100% COMPANY PAID life insurance policy
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits
Why WARN?
Because supply chain isn't a back-office function here.
The decisions you make directly impact production, customer delivery, inventory investment, and business performance. You'll work with talented teams across the organization, tackle complex challenges, and help keep a world-class manufacturing operation running smoothly.
Location:
Clackamas, Oregon (Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days in office)
Ready to Own the Supply Chain? If you're the kind of person who spots risks early, solves problems fast, and refuses to let production stop on your watch, we want to talk to you. Build the plan. Drive the action. Keep WARN moving.
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