Central Purchasing Service Specialist at PARR in Hillsboro, Oregon

Job description

• The Central Purchasing Service Specialist is a key member of the Purchasing Team in support of our internal customer base. The Service Specialist is individually responsible for the creation of product skus, description, and price structure within our ERP system as well as ongoing price maintenance and updates. This role is very computer and data centric and is an integral component of our ability to quickly create profits with accurate work accomplished in a timely fashion with attention to detail, triage and sense of urgency being paramount. This individual works often and seamlessly with our sales team, IT team, management, buyers, and with all of our vendor partners.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product skus within our ERP including product descriptions and unit of measure and price structure and integrity
• Update and maintain product pricing perpetually based on ongoing communication around pricing with vendor partners
• Maintain base pricing in partnership with sales and purchasing team members
• Work in congress with IT and across our entire organization in support of our new ERP transition and then in perpetual support of its maintenance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experienced in the Lumber industry
• Knowledgeable in inventory control principles and protocols
• Must be able to operate a personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• Point-of-sale system experience (Falcon and/or K8 a plus)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Understanding of auditing best practices preferred
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred
• Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types. Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold.
• Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon in an effort to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, telephone and public speaking to medium size groups
• Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to think and respond quickly, positively and professionally to constantly changing circumstances.
• Ability to appropriately manage stress and interact with others.

Skills

Required

• Must have reliable transportation
• Experienced in the Lumber industry

Preferred

• Ability to operate a forklift preferred

Benefits

• 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.
• Pay: $26.62 - $31.10