Buyer

Posted 5 days ago

judge groupSeattle (WA)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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About the role

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 HoursAre 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 POsOTD performancePO 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 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.#Hiring #Buyer #Procurement #SupplyChain #Purchasing #Strategic
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