Purchasing Agent

Apply Description For 35 years, Western Pacific Building Materials has built its success by delivering on a simple promise: Quality Products On Time. Today, we operate in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Texas and have grown to become America’s largest independent specialty door and moulding distributor. Our success is built on strong relationships, continuous improvement, and—most importantly—great people. Our employees stay with Western Pacific an average of more than 20 years, and we believe that says a lot about our culture. We are now hiring a Purchasing Agent. Why This Role Matters Purchasing is at the heart of our ability to deliver for our customers. Having the right products, at the right cost, in the right place, at the right time requires someone who pays attention to the details, anticipates needs, solves problems, and takes ownership. There’s also a great story behind this opening: our Purchasing Manager was promoted. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. This opening is an opportunity for the next person to join our team, learn the business, take on responsibility, and potentially build a long-term career with Western Pacific. Requirements The Opportunity As a Purchasing Agent, You Will Manage non-stock purchasing and help ensure buying accuracyReview, validate, and maintain accurate pricing within our ERP systemAnalyze purchasing and inventory reports to make sound buying decisionsHelp achieve inventory-turn goalsMaintain accurate and detailed inventory recordsAssist with cycle counts and inventory verificationCoordinate vendor returns and resolve purchasing discrepanciesIdentify opportunities to continuously improve our purchasing processes This is a role for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, staying organized, and making things better. Who Thrives Here Individuals who succeed in this role value: Taking ownership and being accountableAccuracy and attention to detailProblem-solving and analytical thinkingOrganization and managing multiple prioritiesClear communication and teamworkLearning, improving, and adaptingBeing part of a team that takes pride in doing things right Purchasing experience is valuable, but we also believe skills can be developed. Attitude, curiosity, work ethic, and a willingness to learn matter. What You Can Expect A stable, successful company with a 35-year track recordThe strength of America’s largest independent specialty door and moulding distributorA company operating across Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and TexasA culture where employees stay an average of 20+ yearsA company that believes in developing people and promoting from withinA team that values your contribution and expects you to contributeThe opportunity to learn our business and build a long-term career What It Takes Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to analyze purchasing and inventory informationGood communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesA willingness to learn new systems, technology, and processesA team-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownershipA continuous-improvement mindset More Than Your Next Job Our 20+ year average employee tenure speaks for itself. So does the fact that this opportunity exists because we promoted from within. If you’re looking for a stable, successful company where you can learn, contribute, grow, and be part of a team that takes pride in what it does, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Come build your future with Western Pacific. Apply today. Salary Description Competitive wage based on experience