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 :
5+ years’ tactical level experience in purchasing.Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field or equivalent work experience in related field (degree not required, but desired).Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing multiple tasks.Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated results.Preferred Job Qualifications :
Experience with aerospace industry products preferred.Hardware experience desired. Machine parts, avionics, COTS, hydraulics, fasteners, fittingsJob Details :
Job Type : ContractLocation : Kent, WA.Pay Rate Range : $51-$58 / hr.ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.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.