Supply Chain Coordinator

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Title: Assistant Buyer

Location: Kent. WA 98032

Pay: $20-27/HR, depending on experience. Offer will be determined after interviewing.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift: 6:30 - 3pm

Duration: 3-6 month (possible extension or conversion!)

No Hybrid or Remote opportunity

A degree is not required for this position but must have one for less experienced candidate.

SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Functions and Responsibilities

• Purchase materials part, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery, and terms.
• Communicate specifications, investigate, and identify qualified suppliers, issue requests for quotations and implement procurement action.
• Negotiate with suppliers for price, delivery, and quality.
• Act as a liaison between supplier and internal customers.
• Release purchase orders, follow up and expedite as necessary, evaluate product values according to knowledge of market price, coordinate purchasing activity with internal customers to maintain inventory at planned levels and maintain all procurement records.
• Make inquiries, obtain quotes and pricing, prepare, and edit purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders.
• Perform administrative duties such as: prepare and edit purchase orders and bid requests, match receiving tickets with POs and an accurate inventory of designated components.
• Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Ensures commercial, legal, ethical, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite - proficiency in Excel.
• Must possess follow-up and accuracy with record keeping of transactions and communications.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent problem solving, research, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative.