Buyer

Akkodis; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Buyer in Bothell, WA to coordinate the procurement, tracking, and expediting of materials, equipment, parts, supplies, and services to support operations.

The ideal candidate will focus on cost management, supplier negotiations, and on-time delivery, with a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related aerospace experience preferred.

This position requires ITAR/EAR compliance access, and applicants should have advanced Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years related experience; aerospace background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement, tracking, and expediting of materials, equipment, parts, supplies and services.

Skills

Procurement basics

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong communication

Engineering drawings

Advanced Excel

MS Office

Cost analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Buyer for one of our clients in Bothell, WA.

Rate Range: $37.00 to $40.00/hour; the rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

The Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement, tracking, and expediting of materials, equipment, parts, supplies, and services to support business operations. This role requires a strong focus on cost management, supplier negotiations, and problem-solving to ensure quality products and services are obtained at competitive prices and delivered on schedule. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, and able to work independently while effectively prioritizing multiple needs and contributing to team and organizational goals.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts and commodities related to VIP aircraft interiors.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and materials specifications is required.
• Proficient in MS Office applications. Must have advance Excel skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Aerospace background and aircraft interior industry experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

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