Purchasing Agent

Western Pacific Building Materials Inc • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Western Pacific Building Materials is hiring a Purchasing Agent to support purchasing and inventory activities. The role manages non-stock purchasing, helps ensure buying accuracy, maintains pricing in the ERP system, and uses purchasing and inventory reports to inform buying decisions. The Purchasing Agent also supports inventory-turn goals, record accuracy, cycle counts, vendor returns, discrepancy resolution, and continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

This position is suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, staying organized, and taking ownership. Purchasing experience is valuable, but the company is open to developing the necessary skills and emphasizes attitude, curiosity, work ethic, and willingness to learn. The role offers an opportunity to learn the business, take on responsibility, and potentially build a long-term career with a stable company that promotes from within.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze purchasing and inventory information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Willingness to learn new systems, technology, and processes.
• Team-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Continuous-improvement mindset.
• Purchasing experience is valuable, but not required; the company values attitude, curiosity, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-stock purchasing and help ensure buying accuracy.
• Review, validate, and maintain accurate pricing within the ERP system.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory reports to make sound buying decisions.
• Help achieve inventory-turn goals.
• Maintain accurate and detailed inventory records.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory verification.
• Coordinate vendor returns and resolve purchasing discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve purchasing processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed