Assistant Inventory and Purchasing Agent / Receptionist
Boardman, Oregon, 97818, United States On-site
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About the role
The Assistant Inventory and Purchasing Agent / Receptionist is responsible for coordinating purchasing, inventory management, procurement administration, and front office operations for the Port. This position independently manages purchasing activities for assigned commodities and services, maintains inventory levels to support Port operations, coordinates with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely procurement, and provides exceptional customer service as the primary front office representative. The Assistant serves as the primary backup to the Lead Purchasing and Inventory Specialist, assuming purchasing, inventory, and procurement responsibilities during the Lead's absence to ensure continuity of operations and uninterrupted support to all Port departments. This position exercises independent judgment in purchasing decisions, vendor coordination, inventory planning, and problem resolution while ensuring compliance with Port purchasing policies, budget requirements and all local government purchasing laws per Oregon Public Contracting Code.
What you'll bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two (2) or more years of purchasing, inventory control, administrative support, or related experience preferred.
- Experience with purchasing software is preferred.
- Experience with Oregon Public Contracting Code is preferred.