Oversee supplier escalations, product claims, and resolutions in collaboration with Sales, Operations, vendors, and the Director of Purchasing
Serve as a liaison between Purchasing and Marketing/Merchandising and maintain effective communication across departments and locations
Support team product knowledge and continuous improvement of purchasing processes
Manage department staffing needs, including timecards, time-off requests, and coverage
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
5–10 years of related purchasing or similar experience preferred
Knowledge of lumber, plywood, building materials purchasing, inventory control, and receiving practices required
High school diploma or GED
Strong negotiation, vendor-management, and problem-solving skills preferred
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, leadership, customers, and vendors
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive company and financial information
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, purchasing systems, and standard business technology
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while providing effective team leadership
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English required
Working Conditions
The primary working conditions are an office environment with a computer at the corporate office in Hillsboro, OR. The job requires some travel to all PARR locations in the Northwest.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
Must be able to work in an office environment
Both local and overnight travel may be required
Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment
Direct Reports
Buyers, Commodities Buyers, Purchasing Coordinator
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We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted as one of the "Top Places to Work" by the Oregonian for the 3rd year in a row, we offer industry-leading benefits:
Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
Employee paid sick days
7 holidays
Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
Footwear subsidy through boot vendor after 90 days of employment
Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year)
$1,000 referral bonus
PARR Promotes!
We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!
We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.
Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.
