Conduct purchasing tasks, develop supply chain and vendor relations for the AU farm.  Purchases include but are not limited to office supplies, plastics, media, chemicals, and general nursery supplies. Assist with administrative tasks as needed to support the site.

• Generate purchase orders, review and process acknowledgements and confirmations, and track logistics based on plan and material requirements
• Develop market knowledge and negotiate competitive pricing
• Communicate shortages and substitutions with relevant departments
• Expand purchasing and planning processes to enable growth while improving efficiency and accuracy
• Communicate and monitor vendor credits
• Continuous database management and review
• Support ERP functions for other departments as needed
• Support the site with various administrative functions

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Able to maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Organized, accurate, analytical, and detail oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

• AA degree preferred
• 1-2 years accounting experience preferred
• 1-2 years purchasing experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office; Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• SAGE Software experience preferred
• Valid Oregon’s driver’s license and current automobile insurance on the employee’s personal vehicle required.

• Work long hours as needed during busy season
• Work in both an office and warehouse environment
• Walking, reaching, lifting (30 pounds max) and climbing stairs

$19 - $21 per hour