Harder Mechanical has an immediate need for a Purchasing Agent to join the company at a warehouse near our project site in Hillsboro, OR. As a purchasing agent, you will be responsible for ensuring all materials are accurately ordered and delivered to our project teams in line with schedule requirements. The purchasing agent is also responsible for accurate invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
• Maintains current and accurate files of suppliers pricing
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in senior administrative or customer service role
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Comfort in working with numbers and basic math
• Ability to communicate with various departments
• Collaborative team player

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous retirement package
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.

About Harder

Harder Mechanical is a large, nationally recognized contractor with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, delivering a quality project and coming in on budget. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Richmond, CA; Austin, TX; and Salt Lake City, UT.

For over eighty years, Harder Mechanical has continuously refined its processes, creating safe environments from which our skilled staff can focus on the quality craftsmanship we demand. As the needs of industry evolve, we apply our expertise to each new challenge. For each industry we serve, Harder stands as the leading service provider in the region. We have found strength and stability in our diversified skill set. By providing quality service to all of these industries, Harder continues to be strong and ready regardless of fluctuations in individual industries.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates.