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Buyer

Bellevue, WA 98008

Posted: 02/03/2025 Employment Type: Contract Department: Core Technologies - Contract Job Number: 30072 Industry: SVCS - Services

Job Description

Position Title: Buyer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Buyer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage procurement activities with a focus on performance, change control, quality, cost and schedule management.
  • Support increasingly complex procurement/subcontract management duties, including government contracting.
  • Work with internal approvers and reviewers for confirming specifications, budget and Terms and Conditions of purchases.
  • Source for potential Suppliers for competitive bidding.
  • Prepare and manage bidding activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Express of Interests (EOI),
  • Negotiate pricing and delivery/shipping terms with potential Suppliers.
  • Issue Purchase Orders or other forms of agreements to Suppliers.
  • Monitoring and expediting orders to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipments in error with Suppliers.
  • Approve payment for purchases by reviewing and approving invoices, and forwarding receiving documentation to support payment.
  • Maintain complete and accurate purchasing files and records.
  • Other procurement and/or contracting duties may be assigned.

Job Qualifications:
  • Experience with clients and supplier relations. 
  • Three to five years of experience related to Procurement.
  • Military experience a plus.
  • U. S. Government (DOE or DOD) contracting/subcontracting experience preferred.
  • Experience with purchasing fabricated equipment, IT software, and commercial items. 
  • Understanding of quality assurance and export control requirements.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment and sizable workload.
  • Nuclear or related experience is preferred.
  • Technical and/or subject area background, is preferred, and can be experience based.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Bellevue, WA.
  • Pay Rate Range: $53-$66/hr.
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

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 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

Jessica Dunkinson

I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.

I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica

 

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