Purchasing

We are seeking a Senior Purchaser in Kent WA for a 6-month contract opportunity for a major aerospace company (strong possibility of extension or conversion).

For this role you MUST have tactical purchasing experience possess a BA and be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

If youre interested please send an updated resume and compensation requirements for immediate consideration to

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates purchasing material services and product requirements for programs.
• Works with program leads to identify long lead materials.
• Works with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives.
• Prepares purchase orders in Coupa and Costpoint software.
• Ensures suppliers documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement.
• Manages orders with suppliers monitors backlog and daily order status report adjusts schedules as needed manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders.
• Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location.
• Ensure that all requirements for purchasing storage and transportation of materials are adhered to.
• Monitors suppliers performance and prepares reports and other records.
• Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing delivery receiving accounts payable invoices and payment to the supplier.
• Expedites materials for shortage management.
• Coordinate returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection.
• Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.
  

Qualifications:

• 10 years tactical level experience in purchasing.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain or a related field.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel Word PowerPoint).
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated results

Stephanie Narlesky
Comcentric Inc.
Recruiter