Buyer II

Description :

Protingent has an exciting contract Buyer II opportunity with our client in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities :

• Coordinate purchasing material, services, and product requirements for programs.
• Work with program leads to identify long lead materials.
• Work with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives.
• Prepare purchase orders in Coupa and Costpoint software.
• Ensure supplier's documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement.
• Manage orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjust schedules as needed, manage / modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders.
• Work with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location.
• Ensure that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance and prepare reports and other records.
• Resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.
• Expedite materials for shortage management.
• Coordinate returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection.
• Contribute to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.

Job Qualifications :

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Job Details :

Benefits Package : Protingent offers competitive salaries, 2 insurance plans (100% paid for employee only - HDHP plan, and a buy-up POS plan), education / certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.