Category Buyer

Job overview

Compensation is $65,000–$100,000 per year. The Category Buyer role is onsite in Springfield, OR. in the structured pay fields; the posting states a salary range of $65,000–$100,000 DOE. Burton Mill Solutions describes this role as supporting supplier partnerships, customer success, and supply-chain performance. The role manages assigned purchasing categories to improve cost efficiency, supply security, and operational accuracy. It connects internal stakeholders with global suppliers and supports reliable inventory and import processes.

What you'll do

• Manage a large SKU portfolio and supplier relationships
• oversee purchase orders, acknowledgments, pricing, item masters, and vendor agreements
• analyze demand, lead times, and supply risks to set inventory targets
• communicate demand signals to suppliers
• evaluate air and ocean freight options
• coordinate imports from Asia with freight forwarders and customs brokers, including documentation and HTS classification guidance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

category buyer

springfield or

simonds international

burton mill solutions

full-time

procurement

supplier management

purchase orders

inventory planning

international imports

asia suppliers

supply chain

$65k–$100k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• company-paid basic life and short-term disability
• optional additional coverage
• wellness reimbursement
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• safety boot and glasses reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting lists medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA and HSA options; company-paid basic life and short-term disability; optional additional life and long-term disability; wellness reimbursement; 401(k) match; PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and safety-equipment reimbursement.

About the employer

Simonds International, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping. Sector: 33.