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Kent, WA 98030

Posted: 09/30/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 32458 Job Location: Onsite Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer III

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

Job Responsibilities:

They take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process.
Supplier management is a critical aspect of the job.
They will support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements.
Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
Expediting PR clean up, Supplier Communication on Bids, and Statusing

Job Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in buying in Aerospace OR Defense procurement or contract management
Experience in Machined Parts or Avionics
Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.
Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance.
Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department.
Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records.
Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
People and communication skills.
Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
An eagerness to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically and expediently
Highly analytical and critical thinker
Maintains passion for solving problems from end-to-end
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired Job Qualifications:

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range:
- Kent, WA: $68-$80/hr
- Huntsville, AL: $63-$73/hr
- Melbourne, FL: $57-$65/hr
Location: Kent, WA; Huntsville, AL; Melbourne, FL
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 an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jeff Morgante

I have been working in technical staffing since 2010, specializing in recruiting hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. My recruiting style is personal, where I understand the technology and can communicate with engineers on all levels with an engineering background myself, I can relate and communicate using the same language.

Finding an excellent fit for engineers is why I love recruiting; I can help you achieve your career goals and job transitions and find the perfect fit for you. My philosophy is “never give up”. Outside of work, I like to put my energy into listening to vinyl records, hiking, and cooking. I have two dogs, Kaleb and Kayce, and two cats, Mika and Shiloh. I am originally from upstate New York, but I love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have a passion for cars, old and new, so finding common ground is easy for me. Let’s get started today!

jmorgante@protingent.com

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