Purchasing And Inventory Lead, Gig Harbor

Purchasing And Inventory Lead Gig Harbor, WA
RealCraft builds custom wood doors and solid metal hardware for homes across the country.
Everything we make is realdesigned, built, and finished in-house.
We're looking for someone to take ownership of purchasing and inventory so our team has what they need, when they need it.
This role is about keeping things moving.
You'll work closely with sales, drafting, production, and the warehouse to make sure materials are ordered correctly, tracked carefully, and arrive on time.
What You'll Be Doing
Manage purchasing from start to finish:
Create and track purchase orders
Follow up with vendors on timing, pricing, and availability
Make sure materials arrive when production needs them
Own inventory levels:
Monitor stock and reorder before shortages happen
Understand what goes into our products so orders are accurate
Work with the warehouse to receive and organize materials
Spot excess or slow-moving inventory and help adjust
Build and manage vendor relationships:
Stay in regular contact with suppliers
Track pricing changes and lead times
Negotiate when needed to get the best value
Look for backup options when issues come up
Stay aligned with the team:
Review drawings and specs before ordering
Coordinate with sales and production on timing and needs
Communicate delays, backorders, or cost changes early
Make sure what's ordered matches what's required
Solve problems and improve the process:
Handle damaged shipments, delays, or incorrect orders
Look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce cost
Help build better systems over time
What We're Looking For
35 years in purchasing, inventory, or a related role
Strong attention to detail and organization
Comfort managing multiple orders and priorities at once
Clear, practical communication
Someone who follows through and stays on top of things
Experience with spreadsheets and inventory systems
Helpful but not required:
Experience in manufacturing, construction materials, woodworking, or hardware
This is a full-time, on-site role in Gig Harbor.
You'll be working closely with a hands-on team that values quality, accountability, and getting things done right.
Compensation & Benefits
$28$34 per hour (depending on experience)
Health insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and matching IRA
Full-time, on-site position
Collaborative, hands-on work environment with real impact
Why Join RealCraft?
Be part of a team that values craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.
You'll play a key role in keeping our projects running smoothly and helping bring high-quality, custom products from concept to completion.