Purchasing Agent

Location: Longview, WA

Pay Range: $26.00-30.00 /hr. DOE

NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14 hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber.

The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations.

For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary:

The Purchasing Agent position is responsible for the management and coordination of the purchasing functions for our Longview, WA facility. Key functions include the purchasing of all bulk items and specialty parts and equipment for this location. The Purchasing Agent will negotiate the best possible price for the parts and equipment needed, while setting up stored inventory of parts with vendors to ensure on time deliveries. The Purchasing Agent will be responsible for organizing and managing inventories of the parts and supply rooms.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide the best quality parts and equipment while maintaining the most efficient cost.
• Manage and maintain the facility purchase order system.
• Maintain a well-organized parts room and supply room with adequate inventories.
• Communicate with vendors locally and across the country to get on time deliveries.
• Communicate with facility personnel to address the purchasing of needed mill parts and equipment.
• Responsible for compliance with accounting, administrative and internal control policies.
• This position works with the Northwest Hardwoods Division Accounting Group to ensure the integrity of the financial reporting.
• Manage key portions of the MPulse program.
• This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Demonstrate and role model safe work behaviors.
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• 2 years of purchasing or materials/supplies inventory experience with a manufacturing company.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted purchasing principle; accounting education preferred.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills – written and oral.
• Strong PC skills.
• Knowledge of and experience of purchasing systems and vendors.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects.
  
  

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP
  
  

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
• Prescription Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)
  
  

Additional Information:

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #NWH