• Assistant Buyer

    TAD PGS, Inc. (Kent, WA)


    We have an outstanding Contract position for anAssistant Buyerto join a leading Company located in the Kent, WAsurrounding area.

     

    Pay Rate: $20.00-$27.00/hr

     

    US Citizenship is required.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Purchase materials part , supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery, and terms.

    + Communicate specifications, investigate, and identify qualified suppliers , issue requests for quotations and implement procurement action .

    + Negotiate with suppliers for price, delivery, and quality.

    + Act as a liaison between the supplier and internal customers.

    + Release purchase orders, follow up and expedite as necessary , evaluate product values according to knowledge of market price, coordinate purchasing activity with internal customers to maintain inventory at planned levels and maintain all procurement records.

    + Make inquiries, obtain quotes and pricing, prepare, and edit purchase requisitions, and issue purchase orders.

    + Perform administrative duties such as: prepare and edit purchase orders and bid requests, match receiving tickets with PO's and an accurate inventory of designated components.

    + Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships.

    + Ensures commercial, legal, ethical, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions.

     

    Basic Hiring Criteria

     

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    + Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite – proficiency in Excel.

    + Must possess follow-up and accuracy with record keeping of transactions and communications.

    + Professional verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent problem-solving, research, and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative.

    + Supply Chain experience is required.

     

    Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance