Purchasing Agent

Western Pacific Building Materials; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Pacific Building Materials is seeking a Purchasing Agent in Portland, Oregon, to manage non-stock purchasing, ensure pricing accuracy in ERP, and analyze inventory data to inform buying decisions. The role supports inventory turns and detailed records, with a path for career growth within the company.

Ideal candidates value ownership, accuracy, and teamwork. The company highlights a 35-year track record and long-tenure staff, promoting from within and offering a chance to build a lasting

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze purchasing and inventory information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Willingness to learn new systems, technology, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-stock purchasing and help ensure buying accuracy.
• Review, validate, and maintain accurate pricing within our ERP system.
• Analyze purchasing and inventory reports to make sound buying decisions.
• Help achieve inventory-turn goals.
• Maintain accurate and detailed inventory records.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory verification.
• Coordinate vendor returns and resolve purchasing discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve our purchasing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organization

Clear communication

Teamwork

Ownership

Job description

Description

For 35 years, Western Pacific Building Materials has built its success by delivering on a simple promise: Quality Products On Time. Today, we operate in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Texas and have grown to become America's largest independent specialty door and moulding distributor.

Our success is built on strong relationships, continuous improvement, and - most importantly - great people. Our employees stay with Western Pacific an average of more than 20 years, and we believe that says a lot about our culture.

We are now hiring a Purchasing Agent.

Why This Role Matters

Purchasing is at the heart of our ability to deliver for our customers.

Having the right products, at the right cost, in the right place, at the right time requires someone who pays attention to the details, anticipates needs, solves problems, and takes ownership.

There's also a great story behind this opening: our Purchasing Manager was promoted.

We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. This opening is an opportunity for the next person to join our team, learn the business, take on responsibility, and potentially build a long-term career with Western Pacific.

Requirements

The Opportunity

As a Purchasing Agent, you will:

• Manage non-stock purchasing and help ensure buying accuracy
• Review, validate, and maintain accurate pricing within our ERP system
• Analyze purchasing and inventory reports to make sound buying decisions
• Help achieve inventory-turn goals
• Maintain accurate and detailed inventory records
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory verification
• Coordinate vendor returns and resolve purchasing discrepancies
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve our purchasing processes

This is a role for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, staying organized, and making things better.

Who Thrives Here

Individuals who succeed in this role value:

• Taking ownership and being accountable
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Organization and managing multiple priorities
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Learning, improving, and adapting
• Being part of a team that takes pride in doing things right

Purchasing experience is valuable, but we also believe skills can be developed.

Attitude, curiosity, work ethic, and a willingness to learn matter.

What You Can Expect

• A stable, successful company with a 35-year track record
• The strength of America's largest independent specialty door and moulding distributor
• A company operating across Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Texas
• A culture where employees stay an average of 20+ years
• A company that believes in developing people and promoting from within
• A team that values your contribution and expects you to contribute
• The opportunity to learn our business and build a long-term career

What It Takes

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze purchasing and inventory information
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• A willingness to learn new systems, technology, and processes
• A team-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership
• A continuous-improvement mindset

More Than Your Next Job

Our 20+ year average employee tenure speaks for itself. So does the fact that this opportunity exists because we promoted from within.

If you're looking for a stable, successful company where you can learn, contribute, grow, and be part of a team that takes pride in what it does, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Come build your future with Western Pacific.