Purchasing Assistant

A well established, family owned company in the building materials and lumber distribution industry is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support its growing procurement operations. This organization has been a trusted supplier to contractors, builders, and commercial clients for decades, and they pride themselves on reliability, quality, and strong vendor relationships.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast paced environment, values stability, and wants to grow within a company that invests in its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain measurable performance standards for all levels of procurement.

• Negotiate and execute purchase orders or vendor contracts to support critical business needs.

• Manage key deliverables including cost, quality, and service of materials.

• Support the materials management and purchasing function to achieve service and inventory goals.

• Research and identify suppliers/vendors for lumber, plywood, dimensional lumber, timbers, and related materials.

• Place purchase orders, track shipments, and ensure timely delivery while monitoring inventory levels.

• Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate basic terms (with supervision), resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong relationships.

• Conduct market research on lumber pricing, availability, and industry trends to support purchasing decisions.

• Perform administrative tasks such as processing POs, receiving, cycle counts, logistics coordination, and report preparation.

• Collaborate with internal teams including sales, operations, and warehouse staff to align purchasing with company needs.

• Assist with special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and internal interactions.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to research markets, compare pricing, and interpret data.

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast paced environment.

• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

• Minimum 1 year of purchasing and/or receiving experience, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or building materials.

Pay: $20.00 – $24.00/hr (DOE)

Hours: 8am to 5pm

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