Inventory Purchasing Specialist II - Brightwater

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking an Inventory Purchasing Specialist II at the Brightwater Treatment Plant in Woodinville, WA. This full-time role manages procurement and stocking of 15,000+ parts to ensure equipment readiness and timely support for frontline crews.

You will ship and receive parts, maintain computerized inventory records, coordinate with AP for discrepancies, and purchase goods and services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic warehousing equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of heavy duty and industrial parts.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, word processors and database management software.
• Skill in operating forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Skill in interpreting and evaluating manuals and catalogs.

Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory management
• Maintain computerized internal purchasing/inventory records and information system
• Work with AP to resolve discrepancies and billing for accuracy
• Purchasing goods and services

Tools

Database management software

Job description

Inventory Purchasing Specialist II - Brightwater

Salary
$70,899.09 - $89,868.48 Annually

Location
Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number
2026-27375

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
Wastewater Treatment

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit
A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Summary
This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the job classification family

If no qualified internal candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered

This recruitment aims to fill (1) Career Service Inventory Purchasing Specialist II vacancy at the Brightwater Treatment Plant

This is an opportunity to support front line workers that protect the environment and keep wastewater infrastructure operating optimally.

About The Role:

King County Wastewater Treatment Division inventory purchasing specialists manages over 15,000 unique parts in our secured stores to be available when requested and provides procurement services to the trades(crafts) for all other non-inventory items. This position is responsible for overall material readiness of all equipment at the Brightwater WWTP through the procurement and dispensing of critical spare parts and materials.

About The Team:

The Inventory Management work group is small and diverse. We take on big challenges and always work to promote trust. We rely on each other for support, advice, and comradery.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Inventory Purchasing Specialist II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:

• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory management
• Maintain computerized internal purchasing/inventory records and information system
• Work with AP to resolve discrepancies and billing for accuracy
• Purchasing goods and services

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge of basic warehousing equipment and supplies
• Knowledge of heavy duty and industrial parts
• Skill in the use of personal computers, word processors and database management software
• Skill in operating forklift and other material handling equipment
• Skill in interpreting and evaluating manuals and catalogs

Competencies You Bring:

• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: Brightwater Treatment Plant - 22505 WA-9, Woodinville, WA 98072
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week with either a 4/10 or 5/8 work schedule Monday-Friday, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division)
Physical Requirement: Must be able to routinely lift packages up to 50 pounds and Must be able to operate forklifts, pallets jacks and other material handling equipment as needed.

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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