Purchasing Lead - Hardlines & Commodities

PARR; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

7 holidays

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

PARR is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Commodity and Hardlines Buying team and oversee purchasing, inventory management, supplier relationships, and team performance to support product availability and profitability.

The role collaborates across leadership, operations, sales, and marketing, coaching Buyers, managing budgets, and driving cost reductions while upholding quality and service standards in the Northwest region.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related purchasing or similar experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lumber, plywood, building materials purchasing, inventory control, and receiving practices required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong negotiation, vendor-management, and problem-solving skills preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees, leadership, customers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage Commodity and Hardlines Buyers and Purchasing staff.
• Maintain inventory levels based on sales volume, plans, and location needs.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms.
• Manage product groups, vendors, contracts, renewals, and vendor programs.
• Develop and manage department budgets with the VP of Purchasing.
• Oversee supplier escalations, product claims, and resolutions with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as liaison between Purchasing and Marketing/Merchandising and communicate across locations.
• Support team product knowledge and continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Inventory management

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Time management

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Purchasing systems

Job description

PARR is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the Commodity and Hardlines Buying team and oversee purchasing, inventory management, supplier relationships, and team performance to support product availability and profitability.

The role collaborates across leadership, operations, sales, and marketing, coaching Buyers, managing budgets, and driving cost reductions while upholding quality and service standards in the Northwest region.