Central Purchasing Service Specialist

PARR; United States; On-site; USD 76,300,000 - 89,114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Medical plan

Dental

Vision

EAP

FSA

Boot footwear subsidy

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies and solutions in the United States, seeking an ERP pricing and product data coordinator. You will create and maintain product SKUs, descriptions, units of measure, and price structures in our ERP system while collaborating with sales, purchasing, and IT during the ERP transition.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, lumber industry experience, strong Excel skills, and POS system familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in the Lumber industry.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must speak, write, and read English.
• Experience with POS systems (Falcon and/or K8 is a plus).
• Reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain product SKUs and price structures in our ERP.
• Update pricing with vendor partners and maintain base pricing.
• Support ERP transition and ongoing maintenance with IT and teams.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lumber industry experience

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Customer service

Forklift operation

Auditing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Falcon POS

K8 POS

Job description

PARR 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 - $31.10

Duties and 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• 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.

Working Conditions and 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 50 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 required.
• INDAJ.

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.

Career Growth and Promotion

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. Opportunity Built on Values At PARR, we believe in career growth from within. Our CEO started as a driver, and many of our leaders began in entry-level positions and worked their way up. Transparent pay, merit increases, and promotions reflect our commitment to recognizing hard work. As a local, family-owned business with more than 95 years of history, we are guided by our values: Family, Adaptable, Customer-Focused, and Ethical. We prioritize our employees and cultivate a culture of safety, respect, and work-life balance. Our dedication to Legendary Service through Teamwork keeps us at the forefront of the building materials industry.