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Oldcastle Inc.

Purchasing Agent

Oldcastle Inc., Auburn, Washington, United States, 98002

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Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety‑first mindset.

This role will assist various departments in ordering and placing purchase orders for needed supplies and verifying when received.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure the accurate and timely purchasing of all items or services to fulfill and meet company requirements

Create purchase orders in an accurate and timely manner

Order supplies for individual departments and maintain purchase requirements

Review orders and requests to ensure vendor compliance, and recommend vendor changes when necessary

Place orders and expedite as needed to ensure timely delivery

Evaluate suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria

Develop and optimize vendor relationships

Review any invoice discrepancies and apply to suppliers with requests for credits or adjustments

Ensure that all purchase requests have been approved in accordance with authorized approval levels

Direct communication with manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless operation of the facility with minimal disruption of production

Coordinate and process all Return‑To‑Vendor requests

Various administrative duties such as filing, copying, etc.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Assist with any other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related area, or minimum of one year’s related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

2 years prior purchasing experience, preferred

Manufacturing background, preferred

Computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Good written and verbal skills

Compensation The hourly pay rate can range between $28-$32/hr

Vacation hours of two weeks per year

Sick leave benefits in accordance with State Laws

Ten paid Holidays per year

Annual Community Volunteer paid day

Opportunity for annual bonus

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Date: Jan 6, 2026

Nearest Major Market: Seattle. Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue

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