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Job Description
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, as a Buyer you will be responsible for procuring quality materials and services that meet schedule, specification, and budget requirements. Coordinating “off the shelf” and custom materials, you will prepare and solicit Requests for Quotes (RFQs), determine supplier qualifications, and negotiate schedule, prices, and terms of procurement options. The ideal candidates will understand inventory control methods and excellent documentation skills.
Shift Information:
- Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
- Coordinate procurement efforts using technical specifications and performance parameters
- Write and review purchase orders, research material specifications and delivery requirements based on schedules
- Perform negotiations in accordance with the Outline of Authority to Act and document price analysis
- Review previous quality, on-time delivery, and cost performance records. Assist in developing supplier facility surveys
- A BA/BS in a related field, or AA/AS plus 2 years directly related experience, or 6 years directly related experience
- Knowledge of ship repair, overhaul and modernization processes and procedures is preferred
- Computer proficiency with MS Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with pricing structures for commodity materials and commodity material sources
Additional Information
Benefits include sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked; paid Family & Medical leave (per Washington State); 401K after eligibility; holiday pay and vacation bonus after eligibility; and opt-in for health insurance, personal Aflac and life insurance plans available. Want to learn more about our benefits for temporary employees, including a 401K plan and vacation bonus? Visit our benefits page!
We value what you bring to the workplace. As such, West Sound Workforce is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, our employees’ physical safety is of utmost importance, too, in this age of COVID-19. Holding a close eye to the Center for Disease Control and OSHA’s websites, we are continually following the recommendations to maintain a safe work environment with respect to this virus and all other safety situations. As an essential employer, partnering with clients, we follow COVID-19 protocols at our worksites and ensure that all employees are aware, have proper PPE and mind those directions for the safety of all.