Purchasing Manager

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 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: $112,005-$134,405 annually

The Purchasing Manager leads the Commodity and Hardlines Buying team while maintaining assigned product groups and vendor relationships as specified by the VP of Purchasing. This working-manager role oversees purchasing, inventory management, supplier relationships, and team performance to support product availability, operational needs, and company profitability. The position works closely with leadership, operations, sales, marketing/merchandising, internal customers, and vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage Commodity and Hardlines Buyers and Purchasing support staff
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on sales volume, purchasing plans, and location needs
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms in the company’s best interest
• Manage assigned product groups, vendors, contracts, renewals, vendor programs, and due diligence
• Identify and introduce new products and vendors and support their integration into inventory
• Develop and manage department budgets and financial objectives in partnership with the VP of Purchasing
• Oversee supplier escalations, product claims, and resolutions in collaboration with Sales, Operations, vendors, and the Director of Purchasing
• Serve as a liaison between Purchasing and Marketing/Merchandising and maintain effective communication across departments and locations
• Support team product knowledge and continuous improvement of purchasing processes
• Manage department staffing needs, including timecards, time-off requests, and coverage
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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 and effectively with employees, leadership, customers, and vendors
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive company and financial information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, purchasing systems, and standard business technology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while providing effective team leadership
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English required

Working Conditions

• The primary working conditions are an office environment with a computer at the corporate office in Hillsboro, OR.
• The job requires some travel to all PARR locations in the Northwest.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Both local and overnight travel may be required
• Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment

Direct Reports

Buyers, Commodities Buyers, Purchasing Coordinator MGR06

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

Additional Company Information

PARR Promotes! We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast! 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.