Purchasing Manager

Pay: $112,005-$134,405 annually

The Purchasing Manager leads the Commodity and Hardlines Buying team while maintaining assigned product groups and vendor relationships as specified by the VP of Purchasing. This working-manager role oversees purchasing, inventory management, supplier relationships, and team performance to support product availability, operational needs, and company profitability.

The position works closely with leadership, operations, sales, marketing/merchandising, internal customers, and vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage Commodity and Hardlines Buyers and Purchasing support staff
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on sales volume, purchasing plans, and location needs
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms in the company's best interest
• Manage assigned product groups, vendors, contracts, renewals, vendor programs, and due diligence
• Identify and introduce new products and vendors and support their integration into inventory
• Develop and manage department budgets and financial objectives in partnership with the VP of Purchasing
• 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.