<p>We are looking for an Associate Buyer to join our client's team in Hillsboro, Oregon. In this long-term contract role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the seamless execution of purchasing activities, inventory management, and vendor coordination. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of procurement operations while working collaboratively with other departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create and process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specified requirements.</p><p>• Maintain pricing accuracy and item descriptions within the internal system.</p><p>• Match invoices to purchase orders and update inventory records in the database.</p><p>• Address shipping discrepancies, including shortages, overages, late deliveries, damaged goods, and returns.</p><p>• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance schedules, dispatch urgent repair requests, and manage related communications and charges.</p><p>• Organize and monitor product information while tracking backorders.</p><p>• Provide cross-functional support by training and serving as backup for senior buyers or other team members.</p><p>• Monitor office services to ensure quality standards and billing accuracy are upheld.</p>