Buyer

We're Hiring: Buyer II / Buyer III

Location: Kent, WA 98032

Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Extension and potential conversion to a permanent role based on performance)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Standard Business Hours

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Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong supplier management and purchase order follow-up experience? We are seeking a Buyer II / Buyer III to support procurement operations by driving supplier accountability, improving on-time delivery performance, and managing critical purchasing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive resolution of overdue purchase orders through supplier follow-up, escalation, and root cause analysis

Improve supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and implement corrective actions for underperforming suppliers

Ensure timely PO acknowledgements including verification of pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and terms

Monitor and report procurement metrics including:

• Overdue POs
• OTD performance
• PO acknowledgement rates
• Cycle times
• Cost savings initiatives

Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition through invoice payment

Conduct supplier sourcing, evaluations, negotiations, and price analysis

Maintain supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with internal policies and procurement standards

Identify cost reduction opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

4-5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain services experience

Strong experience with supplier management, sourcing, and procurement operations

Experience tracking supplier performance metrics and driving improvements

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder xhyhwjd management skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Experience with price analysis and cost management

Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Knowledge of FAR/DFAR compliance and government procurement regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

Aerospace, manufacturing, or other technical industry experience

Government contracting experience

If you're interested, apply today or send your resume directly.

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