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Summary: Seeking a qualified Purchasing Agent to obtain, evaluate quotes, negotiate with vendors, and manage warehouse inventory. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for internal training and promotion within a family-owned company 2. Engage in critical procurement and vendor management for industrial needs 3. Lead and motivate warehouse staff while ensuring safety practices We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we are seeking a qualified Purchasing Agent to work collaboratively with our division in Eugene, Oregon. About the Position Obtain and evaluate quotes and prices on various materials, supplies, and equipment needed by any division within the Company Actively search out the highest quality goods for the best price/value Use sound judgement to make purchase decisions and produce supporting documentation to complete the transaction Negotiate with vendors for best price/value and purchase for ongoing/recurring needs Resolve problems and issues with vendors such as damaged goods claims, late deliveries, etc Identify opportunities and take measures to reduce waste and inefficiencies Manage purchase orders Effectively manage and maintain Warehouse inventory, including just in time and minimum levels Act quickly in response to needs from any location within the Company Ensure issues regarding discounts and freight costs are addressed timely Consider and utilize items in Warehouse before purchasing from Vendors Supervise, train, direct, and coordinate work of the Warehouse staff Assure safe work practices are followed and promote safety awareness through leading by example Some travel is required Qualifications 2 years of recent verifiable purchasing experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment Preference given for experience purchasing industrial machinery such as: motors, sprockets, gears, motor starters, relays, PLCs, circuit breakers, pneumatic and hydraulic valves, and cylinders Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a crew Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances Proven experience negotiating with vendors and research alternative material source Demonstrated history of integrity, good judgment, and confidentiality regarding pricing and purchase information Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as the ability to competently search websites for obscure items Strong analytical, accounting, and math skills Proven commitment to safety and company policy Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume by March 18th 2026. Sierra Pacific Industries Human Resources 90201 Hwy 99 N Eugene, OR 97402 (541) 762-0453 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $70,000 and $85,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
