Purchasing Coordinator: Streamlined Buying & Vendors

Parr; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick days

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PARR is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to provide administrative support to the team of commodity purchasers. The role emphasizes streamlining procurement tasks, improving communication with yards, vendors and salespeople, and ensuring timely shipments.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and English proficiency are essential. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will work with operations and vendors daily, handle PO matching, and help manage Biztrack-related duties while

Qualifications

• One to two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of lumber, panels, and related products.
• Knowledge and experience with millwork production preferred.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English.

Responsibilities

• Match purchase orders with quantities, destinations and pricing on vendor confirmations.
• Ensure 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.
• Be the department point person working with yards on inventory discrepancies.
• Assist Buyers in documenting and following up on product claims.
• Standardize, organize, and maintain department filing systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Accurate

English literacy

Vendor communication

Tools

Biztrack

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

PARR is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to provide administrative support to the team of commodity purchasers. The role emphasizes streamlining procurement tasks, improving communication with yards, vendors and salespeople, and ensuring timely shipments.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and English proficiency are essential. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will work with operations and vendors daily, handle PO matching, and help manage Biztrack-related duties while