Procurement Specialist I - Growth, Bonuses & Benefits

LifePort; Washington; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LifePort in Woodland, WA is seeking a Buyer I to coordinate procurement of materials, parts, and supplies. You will work with program managers to ensure contract requirements are reflected on purchase orders and that deliveries meet schedule and cost targets.

Responsibilities include negotiating costs, entering POs in ERP, and managing RFQs and supplier communications. Strong MS Office and ERP/MRP experience are required, with 2–5+ years in purchasing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA/AS preferred.
• 2–5+ years in a purchasing/ procurement role.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyze requirements, supplier fit, and delivery dates.
• Interview potential suppliers to meet specs and schedule.
• Negotiate cost balance of quality and timing; enter POs in ERP.
• Submit RFQs, manage invoices with AP, and track lead times.
• Attend meetings to discuss shortages and long lead times.

Skills

Prioritization

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA/AS degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP experience

Job description

LifePort in Woodland, WA is seeking a Buyer I to coordinate procurement of materials, parts, and supplies. You will work with program managers to ensure contract requirements are reflected on purchase orders and that deliveries meet schedule and cost targets.

Responsibilities include negotiating costs, entering POs in ERP, and managing RFQs and supplier communications. Strong MS Office and ERP/MRP experience are required, with 2–5+ years in purchasing.