Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

Job Number: 365064

Category: Procurement / Buyer

Description: Job Title: Assistant Buyer

Pay Rate: $20 - $27/hr. DOE.

Location: Kent, WA.

Area Code: 253

ZIP Code: 98032

Start Date: Right Away

Keywords: #AssistantBuyerJobs #ProcurementJobs #KentJobs

Shift: 1st Shift: 6:30 - 3pm/M-F

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 PO"s 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.

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

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."

Location: Kent , WA

Minimum Experience (yrs):

Required Education: High School Diploma

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