Purchasing Agent
PCI Vancouver 103, 13600 NE 10TH AVE, Vancouver, Washington, United States of America
Req #645
Monday, May 19, 2025
Company Overview
Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.
PCI is seeking an experienced Purchasing/Procurement Agent to support our Portland operations from our Vancouver, WA location. This role is responsible for verifying, preparing, and processing purchase orders, managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting the purchasing needs of field and warehouse operations. Key Responsibilities
- Verify purchase requisitions by comparing requested items to the master list; clarify unclear items and recommend alternatives.
- Fulfill inventory requests by checking stock levels and scheduling deliveries.
- Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and pricing, selecting appropriate vendors, obtaining supplier recommendations for substitutes, and securing departmental approvals.
- Obtain purchased items by placing orders with suppliers and monitoring delivery timelines.
- Verify receipt of goods by comparing received items to purchase orders; resolve shipment errors or backorders with suppliers.
- Authorize payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
- Process 3rd-party rental requests and follow up with field personnel and vendors throughout the rental period.
- Use online vendor portals for order placement and status monitoring.
- Maintain organized records by sorting and filing purchasing documents.
- Provide purchasing analysis and control insights by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Stay current in the field by participating in relevant training or educational opportunities.
- Contribute to overall organizational success by completing related tasks as needed.
- Schedule pickups and deliveries of materials and consumables within the organization.
Salary range: $64,000-85,000 annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program Basic Requirements
- Associate degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of experience in construction
- 1-2 years of purchasing/procurement experience
- Strong team collaboration skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- High level of organization and communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Material planning and methods engineering processes
- Negotiation of vendor terms, pricing, and delivery timelines based on budget and schedule
- Warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures
Preferred Requirements
- Systematic and process-driven mindset is preferred
This role is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.
Benefits
At Performance Contracting, our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.
In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Incentive bonus plan
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays
PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG's Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES, AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS: Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes or claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system (Dayforce).Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed Fee Agreement and proper resume submission, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party and will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company, reserving the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.
Other details
- PCI Vancouver 103, 13600 NE 10TH AVE, Vancouver, Washington, United States of America
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