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Job overview
Adecco is seeking a Junior Buyer in Anaheim to support purchasing operations by sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery. The role works with suppliers and internal teams, monitors inventory, reviews vendor quotes, and assists with negotiations and issue resolution. The posting prefers purchasing or supply chain experience and a related degree, and lists Microsoft Excel, ERP/MRP systems, and procurement knowledge among its qualifications.
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Full job description
Junior Buyer
Location: Anaheim, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $25.00+/hour DOE (Depending on Experience)
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Buyer to join our growing team in Anaheim. The Junior Buyer will support purchasing operations by sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, processing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. This role is ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and an interest in supply chain and procurement.
Key Responsibilities
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Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with company requirements.
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Coordinate with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
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Monitor inventory levels and assist with purchasing decisions to prevent shortages.
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Follow up on open orders and expedite deliveries when necessary.
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Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
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Review and compare vendor quotes to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
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Work closely with Production, Planning, Inventory, and Accounting teams.
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Assist in negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.
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Resolve issues related to shipments, quality concerns, and order discrepancies.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department.
Qualifications
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1-3 years of purchasing, procurement, buying, inventory, or supply chain experience preferred.
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Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
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Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
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Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or NetSuite.
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Understanding of inventory management and demand planning principles.
Benefits
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Competitive pay based on experience
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid time off and holidays
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Career growth and advancement opportunities
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Stable, team-oriented work environment
Apply today and join a company that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development!
Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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The California Fair Chance Act
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Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,205 open Buyer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–28/hr
- California median$30–33/hr21 hourly ranges
- US median$29–34/hr125 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $26.50/hr, is 16% below the California median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Buyer hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 152 open Buyer jobs in California and 1,205 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Anduril21 open
- Anduril Industries7 open
- General Atomics6 open
- Experience
- Buyer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (883 postings).
- Education
- 362 of the 1,205 open Buyer jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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