Assistant Buyer

Job title: Assistant Buyer Pay Rate Range: $21.50-$28.25/hr Location: Kent, WA 98032 Shift: Monday - Friday 5 am or 6 am start Description: Office/administrative task-focused. Detail orientated. Works well with a dynamic team. Open to somewhat entry-level if the candidate meets the basic requirements. Updating POs, ordering non-inventory items, assisting supplier set up, and shipment tracking. Communication with suppliers. Responsible for supplier order placement and follow-up related to purchased products as measured by on-time conforming product delivery. Functions and Responsibilities: Purchase materials parts, 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 suppliers 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 preparing and editing purchase orders and bid requests, matching receiving tickets with POs, and an accurate inventory of designated components. Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships. Ensures commercial, legal, ethical, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions. 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. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $26.19 - $28.25 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Experience: Procurement: 2 years (Preferred) Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred) Purchase Order: 1 year (Preferred) Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person