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Description We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team in Everett, Washington. This is a long-term contract position requiring a dedicated and detail-oriented individual with strong procurement expertise and a solid understanding of supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing purchasing activities and ensuring that procurement processes align with organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement activities, including preparing purchase orders, negotiating prices, and approving payments to ensure seamless operations.

• Handle requests for proposals (RFPs) and bid packages to facilitate new account acquisition.

• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other relevant data to determine cost-effective options.

• Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms and obligations.

• Collaborate with suppliers to expedite options and address inquiries regarding order statuses, changes, or cancellations.

• Utilize Microsoft Excel functions such as pivot tables, XLookUps, sorting, and filtering to analyze procurement data.

• Oversee the procurement of various commodities, including machined parts, sheet metal, hardware, electrical components, and vacuum-formed parts.

• Conduct negotiations to optimize purchasing terms and drive cost savings while maintaining quality standards.

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and practices throughout the procurement process.

• Provide guidance and influence within the work area by explaining facts, policies, and best practices. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

• At least 7 years of experience in supply chain or procurement roles.

• Proven expertise in purchasing and procurement processes, preferably with ERP systems such as SAP R/3.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, XLookUps, and data filtering.

• Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to handle complex purchasing scenarios.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for dealing with challenging procurement tasks.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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