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15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
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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