Our client, a growing and well-established company in the Placentia area, is seeking a Junior Buyer to join their team on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their purchasing or supply chain career who is looking to gain hands-on experience working with vendors, purchase orders, and inventory management.
Assist with the procurement of materials, supplies, and services to support business operations
Create and process purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
Communicate with vendors and suppliers to track orders, resolve issues, and confirm shipment timelines
Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning
Maintain and update purchasing records and reports within internal systems
Support the purchasing team with pricing comparisons, vendor research, and cost analysis
Coordinate with internal departments including operations, logistics, and accounting
1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative support within operations
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience with purchase orders, vendor communication, or inventory tracking
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments
Familiarity with ERP systems or purchasing software
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.