Purchasing and Inventory Lead

RealCraft•Gig Harbor, WA

21h•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Purchasing and Inventory Lead Gig Harbor, WA Who We Are RealCraft builds custom wood doors and solid metal hardware for homes across the country. Everything we make is real—designed, built, and finished in-house. We’re looking for someone to take ownership of purchasing and inventory so our team has what they need, when they need it. This role is about keeping things moving. You’ll work closely with sales, drafting, production, and the warehouse to make sure materials are ordered correctly, tracked carefully, and arrive on time. What You’ll Be Doing Manage purchasing from start to finish Create and track purchase orders Follow up with vendors on timing, pricing, and availability Make sure materials arrive when production needs them Own inventory levels Monitor stock and reorder before shortages happen Understand what goes into our products so orders are accurate Work with the warehouse to receive and organize materials Spot excess or slow-moving inventory and help adjust Build and manage vendor relationships Stay in regular contact with suppliers Track pricing changes and lead times Negotiate when needed to get the best value Look for backup options when issues come up Stay aligned with the team Review drawings and specs before ordering Coordinate with sales and production on timing and needs Communicate delays, backorders, or cost changes early Make sure what’s ordered matches what’s required Solve problems and improve the process Handle damaged shipments, delays, or incorrect orders Look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce cost Help build better systems over time What we’re looking for 3–5 years in purchasing, inventory, or a related role Strong attention to detail and organization Comfort managing multiple orders and priorities at once Clear, practical communication Someone who follows through and stays on top of things Experience with spreadsheets and inventory systems Helpful but not required Experience in manufacturing, construction materials, woodworking, or hardware This is a full-time, on-site role in Gig Harbor. You’ll be working closely with a hands-on team that values quality, accountability, and getting things done right. Why Join RealCraft? Be part of a team that values craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in keeping our projects running smoothly and helping bring high-quality, custom products from concept to completion. How to Apply You can submit your resume through this platform or at realcraft.com. Apply now—we’d love to see what you can bring to the team. Our Mission We're on a mission to eliminate the soullessness of mass production and spearhead a return to craftsmanship by using genuine materials, offering unparalleled customization, and building each door by hand with time- honored techniques. Our Story As a young carpenter, Don Rees was dismayed by the consumerism and conformity of the homebuilding industry. He wanted to build homes that were authentic and unique to each client. So Don started building custom timber frame homes in 1976. Don couldn't find ready-made doors that matched each client's style, so he started to make custom doors for each home as well. This commitment to finding unique solutions led Don to create his first swing-out carriage garage doors on a home in 1995. Soon these solid wood carriage doors became a hallmark of his projects. Before long the demand for carriage doors became so great that Don decided to take the plunge and switch from home building to custom doors full time. That custom door business, Real Carriage Doors, evolved into what is now RealCraft. Today, RealCraft builds custom, hand-crafted doors and hardware to help homeowners escape from the conformity of mass produced products and find the unique piece that will express their style and last for decades.