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Buyer Sr.
21218 76th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent has a contract opportunity for a Senior Buyer with our client in Kent, WA and Merritt Island, FL.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform day to day procurement activities supporting various construction and facilities projects.
- Develop and manage strategic suppliers and contractors.
- Evaluate current procurement processes and practices to identify areas for improvement.
- Work with facilities and project management leads to select suppliers and contractors to bid projects and award business that achieves company objectives.
- Develop RFP/RFQ packages and evaluate responses.
- Perform price and cost analysis.
- Issue and manage fixed price and cost type contracts.
- Ensure your awards are compliant with established procurement practices and processes.
- Ensure the best value is achieved in all procurements.
- Employ Costpoint and/or Coupa software to prepare purchase orders and change orders.
- Ensures supplier documentation, such as terms and conditions and NDAs are executed prior to engagement. Negotiate these agreements as necessary.
- Support other buyers as necessary with order management, backlog monitoring, daily status, report tracking, and to mitigate schedule risks.
- Monitor suppliers’ performance and prepare reports and other records. Conduct supplier business reviews and develop plans to improve supplier performance.
- Serve as an escalation point for the resolution of discrepancies and issues related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, payments to the suppliers, and supplier performance problems.
- Attend/support weekly project planning and status meetings.
- Minor travel is required.
- Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by leadership.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of tactical level experience in purchasing/supply chain.
- Understanding avionics systems and components, including software and hardware (EEE components, PCBs, PCBAs, LRUs, antennas, batteries, sensors, ordnance, harnesses, instrumentation, secondary structures, engineering & testing services).
- Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
- Ability to work effectively independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
- Cost and price analysis experience.
- Above average knowledge of cost-type contracting.
Desired Job Qualifications:
- APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent.
- Master’s degree, MBA preferred.
- Experience in construction and facilities purchasing.
- Experience with public purchasing procedures.
- Federal Acquisition Regulations knowledge/experience.
- Experience with Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system and JIRA Atlassian software.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Onsite Kent, WA or Merritt Island, FL.
- Pay Ranges:
- Washington: $72-$86/hr.
- Florida: $57-$67/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, 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 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
Kelsey Servin
I have been in the staffing industry since 2006. I started in HR and held roles as a recruiter, account manager, director of major accounts, and VP of recruiting and sales before settling into my passion for technical recruiting. My various roles and experiences allow me to understand the ins and outs of the industry. My recruiting style is collaborative, and I work closely with candidates to understand what exactly they are looking for in a role to align them with as many opportunities as possible. I am responsive, easy to work with, and transparent, so candidates always know where they are in the process. I can help you achieve whatever YOU want out of your next opportunity, whether it is career, cultural, or financial growth. I would love to be the one to find your next position, but at the end of the day, it is most important that you end up in the best fit for you and your family. I am a talent sleuth at heart and love the thrill of helping a candidate find their dream job or helping a manager find the perfect person for their team. I am super positive, very knowledgeable about the industry, and a huge foodie! Reach out to me for all the above!