Purchasing Coordinator

## Purchasing CoordinatorApplylocations: Tualatin, Oregontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100240PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.Pay: $26.62-$28.87 hourly The Purchasing Coordinator provides administrative support for the team of commodity purchasers. The primary focus of this role is to streamline the function of the commodity buyers, while enabling a high level of communication with the yards, vendors, and salespeople. The optimal Purchasing Coordinator is someone with above-average organizational skills, is detail oriented, highly accurate, and able to complete tasks accurately with minimal supervision. This role is vital to fulfilling our mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork because a highly effective purchasing department is critical to the company being able to deliver on our customer service promises – as well as being critical to the profitability of PARR. The Purchasing Coordinator reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and works closely with the Operational Teams. This person interacts daily with vendors, sales, and yard personnel.**Qualifications*** Knowledge of lumber, panels, and related products* Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook* Must be able to operate personal computer, telephone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job* Ability to speak, write, and read English *required** One to two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of experience and/or training* Knowledge and experience working with perpetual inventory systems *preferred** Working knowledge of Biztrack software *preferred***Duties and Responsibilities*** Match the purchase orders with quantities, destination, and pricing on vendor confirmation* Ensure that shipping schedules are met for commodity purchases* Track and follow up on late shipments* Communicate with the field about late shipments* Assist in price updates and corrections in Biztrack* Assist with the transition to Biztrack as a department resource* Proactively communicate with suppliers about product and supply issues with the goal of making the system work better* Be the department point person working with yards on their inventory discrepancies* Assist Buyers in documenting and following up on product claims* Standardize, organize, and maintain the department filing systems* Perform other related duties as assignedThe primary working conditions are an office environment with a computer. The job may require occasional work in lumberyard working to train employees. The job may require occasional travel to PARR locations in the Northwest.**Physical Requirements*** Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time* Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day* Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard.* Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 20 pounds and carry objects 50 feet* Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions* Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary* Both local and overnight travel may be requiredINDAOJWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr