OAI + Rainier by The Look Company, is a manufacturing organization with a long, established history. We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement activities and support production across multiple business units. This role ensures timely, cost-effective purchasing while maintaining supplier quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Manage purchasing processes: requisitions, purchase orders, confirmations, and deliveries

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and terms

Partner with operations to align purchasing with production schedules and forecasts

Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and maintain strong vendor relationships

Support inventory management and cost-reduction initiatives

Coordinate with internal teams and accounting to ensure accurate purchasing records and payments

Identify supply chain risks and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes

Qualifications

3-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience (manufacturing preferred)

Strong negotiation, vendor management, and analytical skills

Experience with ERP systems (Epicor a plus) and MS Office

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, or demand forecasting preferred

Compensation

The full pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00 per hour. The target hiring range is $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

OAI + Rainier by The Look Company offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes multiple plan choices for medical and dental and low employee premium cost share for both employees and dependents. Vision, 401(k) with employer match, employer paid life insurance, voluntary additional life insurance for employees and dependents, voluntary long term disability, PTO, and paid holiday.

OAI + Rainier by The Look Company is an equal opportunity employer.

For a formal job description, please email HR@rainier.com

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