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Procurement Specialist - Supplier Management II/III

Kent, WA 98030

Posted: 09/30/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 32460 Job Location: Onsite Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist – Supplier Management II/III

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

Job Responsibilities:
  • Drive down overdue purchase orders through daily follow-up, escalation, and root-cause resolution; own the aging backlog for your assigned categories and suppliers
  • Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance against committed dates; identify chronic underperformers and implement corrective action plans
  • Secure and enforce timely PO acknowledgement from suppliers, confirming price, quantity, delivery date, and terms
  • Track and manage daily metrics (overdue POs, PO acknowledgement rate, OTD, cycle time, cost savings) and report status to leadership
  • Source, negotiate, and procure services across various categories
  • Manage the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices, and be accountable for resolving issues within this process
  • Conduct price analysis in support of supplier proposals and lead formal negotiations of all types
  • Review service procurement requests for compliance, implement contracts, and engage with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, service, and terms while reducing costs and minimizing risk
  • Ensure professional and consistent supplier management, cultivating relationships across the supply base in alignment with internal policies
  • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records for all agreement types
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Track and manage daily metrics

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
  • Minimum 4-5 years of experience in procurement/purchasing, specifically in Supply Chain Services Procurement
  • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier identification, and evaluation
  • Experience sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers across multiple service categories
  • Independent and entrepreneurial work style; experience in a hyper-growth company or comparable environment is desirable
  • Strong ability to engage with different internal and senior stakeholders and work effectively with multiple functional teams
  • Essential skills include an analytical approach, excellent negotiation abilities, strong communication skills, and comfort operating at all hierarchy levels
  • Ability to interpret and apply company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards, and U.S. government regulations (i.e., FAR, DFAR compliance)
  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset with experience establishing and tracking program metrics
  • Ability to perform written price reasonableness determinations and price analyses using various pricing methods and data sources
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload on a daily basis
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Nice To Have:
  • Experience in aerospace or other technical industries
  • Experience with Government Contracts

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract Position
  • Pay Rate Range: $49-85/hr
  • Location: Kent, WA or Merritt Island, 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

Magic Demirel

As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.

I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce

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