Purchasing Coordinator

PARR; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks vacation your first year

Paid sick days and holidays

Medical plan with deductible

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Referral bonus

Job summary

PARR in Wisconsin is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to streamline procurement activities for commodity buyers. You will coordinate with yards, vendors, and sales staff to ensure timely purchases and accurate records, reporting to the Purchasing Manager.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience, knowledge of lumber and millwork, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Biztrack. This role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow within a family-owned company committed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lumber, panels, and related products.
• Knowledge of doors and millwork production required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to operate personal computer, telephone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job.
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required.
• One to two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
• Knowledge and experience working with perpetual inventory systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Biztrack software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Match the purchase orders with quantities, destination, and pricing on vendor confirmation.
• Ensure that shipping schedules are met for commodity purchases.
• Track and follow up on late shipments; communicate with the field about late shipments.
• Assist in price updates and corrections in Biztrack.
• Assist with the transition to Biztrack as a department resource.
• Proactively communicate with suppliers about product and supply issues with the goal of making the system work better.
• Be the department point person working with yards on their inventory discrepancies.
• Assist Buyers in documenting and following up on product claims.
• Standardize, organize, and maintain the department filing systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lumber, panels & related products

Doors & millwork knowledge

Word, Excel, Outlook

English language

Vendor communication

Biztrack / inventory systems

Experience: 1-2 years

Tools

Biztrack software

PC operation & scanning

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: $27.95-$32.65 hourly.

The Purchasing Coordinator provides administrative support for the team of commodity purchasers. The primary focus of this role is to streamline the function of the commodity buyers, while enabling a high level of communication with the yards, vendors, and salespeople. The optimal Purchasing Coordinator is someone with above-average organizational skills, is detail oriented, highly accurate, and able to complete tasks accurately with minimal supervision. This role is vital to fulfilling our mission of Legendary Service Through Teamwork because a highly effective purchasing department is critical to the company being able to deliver on our customer service promises – as well as being critical to the profitability of PARR. The Purchasing Coordinator reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and works closely with the Operational Teams. This person interacts daily with vendors, sales, and yard personnel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lumber, panels, and related products
• Knowledge of doors and millwork production required
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to operate personal computer, telephone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• One to two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of experience and/or training
• Knowledge and experience working with perpetual inventory systems preferred
• Working knowledge of Biztrack software preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Match the purchase orders with quantities, destination, and pricing on vendor confirmation
• Ensure that shipping schedules are met for commodity purchases
• Track and follow up on late shipmentsCommunicate with the field about late shipments
• Assist in price updates and corrections in Biztrack
• Assist with the transition to Biztrack as a department resource
• Proactively communicate with suppliers about product and supply issues with the goal of making the system work better
• Be the department point person working with yards on their inventory discrepancies
• Assist Buyers in documenting and following up on product claims
• Standardize, organize, and maintain the department filing systems
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Primary Working Conditions

The primary working conditions are an office environment with a computer. The job may require occasional work in lumberyard working to train employees. The job may require occasional travel to PARR locations in the Northwest.

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 20 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 INDAOJ

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

Company Culture and Values

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.

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.