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Buyer III
21218 76th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Buyer with our client in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs).
- Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote, performing price analyses in support of proposals, and leading formal negotiations.
- Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance.
- Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records.
- Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
- Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management
- Must have knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management
- Must have understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF)
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
- Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities
- Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
- Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
- Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.
- Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes
Desired Job Qualifications:
- Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry
- Experience with Avionics or Fluids components
- Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint
Job Details:
- Contract
- Location: Hybrid at multiple locations
- Pay Ranges:
- Washington: $57-$66
- Florida/Arizona: $48-$54
- Alabama/Colorado/Texas: $52-$60
- California/Virginia: $57-$67
- 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, 2 insurance plans (100% paid for employee only - HDHP plan, and a buy-up 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 Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom and Aerospace 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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Abby Hubbard
I joined Protingent in the Spring of 2021 as a sales intern, transitioning to a full-time Technical Recruiter after graduating from the University of Washington in June 2021. Initially, I focused on supporting our spaceflight clients, later expanding to industries such as sustainable energy and nuclear power. While I’ve broadened my recruiting scope, I’m still partial to aerospace engineering, especially anything related to propulsion technology.
My recruiting style focuses on individual candidate needs and relationship building. My philosophy is to lead with empathy and integrity. My favorite thing about recruiting is the opportunity to learn something new every day by talking to the most intelligent people/engineers, as well as the potential to impact critical industries at the staffing level.
When I’m not recruiting, I love spending time outdoors – hiking, camping, roller skating, reading in parks, and swimming in Lake Union (when the Seattle weather permits). I also enjoy thrift shops, sewing/up-cycling clothes, and shooting 35mm film.