Purchasing Assistant - Pacific Office Automation

Pacific Office Automation is the largest independently-owned document imaging and technology dealers in the nation. Since 1976, we have grown to over thirty branches located in ten western states: OR, WA, CA, AZ, NM, NV, UT, ID, CO, & TX. With over 40 years of success in office equipment and technology sales/service, our growth and reputation have afforded us great relationships with top manufacturers such as Canon, Sharp, Konica Minolta, HP, Ricoh, Lexmark, and many more.

At Pacific Office Automation, you will find an amazing technology company full of growth opportunities, great benefits, and passionate coworkers who aim to help you succeed. Among our company goals, we aim to be a long-term employer. That means providing employees with the training and certification they need to keep up with the fast-changing technology of our office machines, devices, and software. At POA, we believe that all voices can and should be heard, regardless of seniority or tenure.

Position

Pacific Office Automation is seeking an individual for an immediate opening in our Purchasing Department at our Corporate Headquarters in Beaverton. The ideal candidate is someone who can multi-task and be detail-oriented while maintaining a high level of efficiency and professionalism. Excellent computer skills (data entry), math skills, and communication are a must. Previous data entry or purchasing experience helpful but not required.

Essential Job Duties

• Forecasting POA’s supply needs utilizing computer generated reorder reports and monitoring current equipment population.
• Managing POA’s computer catalog of all of the latest office product’s and Supplies.
• Support 20+ branches and inside sales force with sell through efforts of Office Equipment and IT Solutions

• Train, guide, and coach staff on related products and programs
• Work closely with the manufacturers and vendors in order to insure we are getting competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• Previous data entry/purchasing experience is a plus
• Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and organize in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiastic personality
• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

• Advancement and growth into leadership roles
• Team-player environment
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance plans
• Matched 401k
• PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave
• FSA/HSA programs
• $17-19/hr DOE

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Pacific Office Automation is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate our employees’ differences because we know that diversity makes us stronger.

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