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Buyer I

Kent, WA 98032

Posted: 08/15/2024 Employment Type: Contract Department: Blue Origin - Contract Job Number: 29384 Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title:  Buyer I

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Buyer opportunity with our client in Kent, WA.


Job Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate purchasing material, services, and product requirements for programs.
  • Works with program leads to identify long lead materials.
  • Prepares purchase orders in Coupa and Costpoint software.
  • Ensures supplier’s documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement.
  • Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders.
  • Resolves 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.
  • Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.

Job Qualifications:
  • Minimum 1-2 years tactical level experience in purchasing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • 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

Job Details:
  • Contract Position
  • Locations: 100% Remote is acceptable and Several Hybrid locations available:
  • Pay Ranges based on location:
    • 100% Remote: $32 / hr
    • Washington: $38-41 / hr
    • Merritt Island, FL/Phoenix, AZ: $32 / hr
    • Huntsville, AL/Denver, CO/Van Horn, TX: $35-37 / hr
    • Woodland Hills, CA/Reston, VA: $38-42 / 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, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

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