Junior Buyer POST NUMBER: 472579

Placentia, CA

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred

  • Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments

  • Familiarity with ERP systems or purchasing software

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-05-30

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