Purchasing Agent / Senior Purchasing Agent

Job overview

The Purchasing Agent / Senior Purchasing Agent role is onsite in Elgin, OR. Compensation is not specified. Boise Cascade Company’s posting describes procurement supporting manufacturing operations. The agent sources materials, services, and equipment to achieve effective value for the company. The role processes requisitions, obtains and analyzes quotes, negotiates terms, monitors vendor quality, and coordinates with internal teams and suppliers to support purchasing and inventory needs.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain sources of materials and services
• review and process requisitions
• obtain and analyze vendor quotes
• negotiate and confirm prices, terms, ship dates, and part numbers
• maintain vendor relationships
• monitor vendor quality
• follow up on backorders, receipts, invoices, and payments
• coordinate inventory levels with the warehouse manager
• use procurement cards, blanket orders, and service contracts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

purchasing agent

senior purchasing agent

procurement

vendor management

requisitions

negotiation

inventory

manufacturing operations

elgin or

boise cascade

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting considers a college degree or equivalent related work experience and prefers purchasing, business administration, or related education; procurement experience or equivalent manufacturing-operations support is required.

About the employer

Boise Cascade Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers. Sector: 42.