Purchasing Agent

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent for our NW Portland onsite role. You will manage non-stock purchasing, ensure ERP pricing accuracy, and reconcile inventory across distribution operations to support timely delivery and cost control.

You will analyze inventory reports, assist with cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with warehouse, sales and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP and data reporting is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing Management: oversee non-stock purchasing workflows and validate purchase orders.
• ERP Pricing Integrity: review and update vendor pricing schedules and inventory data.
• Inventory Analysis & Verification: analyze reports, support cycle counts and inventory turns.
• Vendor & Discrepancy Resolution: coordinate returns and resolve invoice/receiving issues.
• Process Improvement: identify bottlenecks and drive procurement optimization.
• Cross-Functional Support: collaborate with warehouse, sales and operations to align inventory with schedules.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Data analysis

ERP familiarity

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Purchasing Agent
Location: NW Portland – onsite role

Salary: $25-28/hour

About the Role

This position serves as an essential supply chain operator. As the Purchasing Agent, you will take ownership of non-stock purchasing, pricing accuracy within the ERP system, and ongoing inventory reconciliation across distribution operations. Arising due to an internal promotion, this role offers an exceptional opportunity pathway for a detail-oriented professional who excels at numerical analysis, inventory verification, and vendor coordination.

The team is looking for a grounded, proactive problem-solver who carries themselves with a steady energy and thrives in an environment built on long-term relationships and operational excellence. You will play a key role in analyzing inventory reports, assisting with cycle counts, resolving purchasing discrepancies, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities that ensure products arrive on time and at the right cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing Management: Oversee non-stock purchasing workflows, validate purchase orders, and ensure buying accuracy across product lines.
• ERP Pricing Integrity: Review, update, and maintain accurate vendor pricing schedules and inventory data within the corporate ERP system.
• Inventory Analysis & Verification: Analyze purchasing and stock reports to support inventory-turn targets, maintain detailed records, and participate in regular cycle counts.
• Vendor & Discrepancy Resolution: Coordinate vendor returns, resolve invoice or receiving discrepancies, and maintain clear communication with supply partners.
• Process Improvement: Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement operations.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with warehouse, sales, and operations teams to align inventory availability with customer delivery schedules.

Requirements

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven organizational abilities to manage multiple procurement priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working with data, inventory reporting, and enterprise software systems (ERP).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with vendors, internal managers, and warehouse staff.
• A team-oriented mindset centered on accountability, continuous learning, and process improvement.
• Prior purchasing, inventory control, or building materials experience is valuable, though strong technical aptitude, curiosity, and a solid work ethic are highly prioritized.

Compensation & Benefits

• Stability: Join an established industry leader with a 30+ year track record in the industry.
• Culture: A supportive, long-tenured team environment with an average employee tenure of over 20 years.
• Growth Potential: Structured internal development with a clear track record of promoting from within.