About the Role: Gillaspie Manufacturing, Inc. is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Buyer - Customer Relations to join their team in Vancouver, WA. This exciting role blends procurement expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, making it a unique opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of supply chain and relationship management. If you're passionate about manufacturing and love building strong partnerships, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Source, negotiate, and purchase materials, components, and supplies to support manufacturing operations
Serve as a key point of contact for customer inquiries related to orders, lead times, and procurement status
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to ensure on-time delivery
Review purchase orders, contracts, and pricing agreements for accuracy and compliance
Resolve supply chain disruptions and customer concerns in a timely and professional manner
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, production, quality, and logistics teams to align procurement with business needs
Requirements:
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying within a manufacturing environment
Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems
Ability to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers effectively
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
Two years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred
About Us: Gillaspie Manufacturing, Inc. is a trusted name in the manufacturing industry, proudly serving customers from their Vancouver, WA facility. Known for their commitment to quality craftsmanship and reliable service, customers return time and again because of the team's dedication to getting it right. Employees enjoy a collaborative, hardworking culture where their contributions truly make a difference.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Vancouver, WA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Relationship Managementunmatched
Salesunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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