Purchasing Associate

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Westside Building Supply is a successful, family owned business that is focused on serving our customers with high quality products and exceptional customer service.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Associate is responsible for assisting the Purchasing Manager in accurately receiving and entering products, creating and adjusting SKUs, ordering new product and helping with store displays and product placement. 60% - 70% of your job is at the computer. 30% - 40% is walking the store and adjusting or creating pricing and displays. 

You might be a great fit if…
 

• You are a highly organized, detail oriented person who values accuracy.
• You enjoy variety throughout your day.
• You are comfortable working with others and can also work on your own. 
• You are comfortable with computers, data entry, and are proficient with Microsoft Office products. 
• You enjoy troubleshooting and problem solving
• You have an eye for store design and flow
• You're motivated to learn new skills.
• You are looking to start a career with a great company.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and receiving purchase orders
• SKU creation and maintenance
• Sale and promotion creation and maintenance
• Ordering from the Do It Best warehouse
• Overseeing document imports/exports as well as product updates from Do It Best
• Using Microsoft software to create pricing and product stickers 
• Processing special orders from Do It Best and UPS/FedEx
• Processing warranty claims with our vendors
• Creating sale signage - either by hand or with Microsoft Publisher
• Setting up endcaps and displays and resetting aisles to include new product
• Occasional assembly of wheelbarrows, patio furniture, store displays, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Able to walk, reach, and bend to perform job duties
• Initiative to work with little supervision.
• Well-rounded computer skills including typing, data entry and Microsoft Office products. Willing to learn new software. 
• High level of social maturity including respect, integrity, and honesty

Work hours: Typical weekly 40-hour shifts may include: Weekday hours between 7:00am -- 4:00pm or 8:00 – 5:00pm  PAY AND BENEFITS:Starting hourly pay range is $18 - $22 DOEEmployees are eligible for the following benefits following a 90-day orientation period:

• Medical Insurance with HSA contributions. Employer pays 75% of employee premium.
• Paid Holidays (6 paid holidays per year)
• Sick pay and Paid Vacation. Begins accruing after 90 days.
• Family Medical Leave – Employer pays 100% of employee deductions.
• In-store employee discount
• Profit Sharing
• 401K

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per week Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Whatcom County, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

No matter who you are or where you call home, you add something powerful to any team you're on. Maybe it's a drive to achieve, a need to discover or create, or a desire to help others. As a part of our team, you'll use your unique talents, vision, and passion to help support our communities—through the best of times and the greatest challenges.