Procurement Specialist - Supplier Management II/III

Protingent; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Procurement Specialist in a contract role located in Kent, WA (or Merritt Island, FL). You will drive POs to on-time delivery, manage supplier performance, and lead negotiations across multiple service categories.

You’ll analyze data, maintain records, and partner with internal teams to optimize pricing and terms while reducing risk. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–5 years of procurement experience in Supply Chain Services Procurement.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier evaluation.
• Experience with multiple service categories and negotiations.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Drive down overdue purchase orders with daily follow-up, escalation, and root-cause resolution.
• Own the aging backlog for assigned categories and suppliers.
• Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) against committed dates.
• Identify chronic underperformers and implement corrective action plans.
• Secure and enforce timely PO acknowledgement from suppliers with price, quantity, delivery date, and terms.
• Track and report daily metrics (overdue POs, OTD, cycle time, cost savings) to leadership.
• Source, negotiate, and procure services across categories.
• Manage procurement from requisition to final payment of invoices.
• Lead price analyses and formal negotiations for various pricing methods.
• Review requests for compliance, implement contracts, and ensure optimal pricing and terms.
• Cultivate professional supplier relationships aligned with internal policies.
• Maintain procurement documentation and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Specialist - Supplier Management II/III

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Procurement Specialist with our client located in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive down overdue purchase orders through daily follow-up, escalation, and root-cause resolution
• own the aging backlog for your assigned categories and suppliers
• Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance against committed dates
• identify chronic underperformers and implement corrective action plans
• Secure and enforce timely PO acknowledgement from suppliers, confirming price, quantity, delivery date, and terms
• Track and manage daily metrics (overdue POs, PO acknowledgement rate, OTD, cycle time, cost savings) and report status to leadership
• Source, negotiate, and procure services across various categories
• Manage the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices, and be accountable for resolving issues within this process
• Conduct price analysis in support of supplier proposals and lead formal negotiations of all types
• Review service procurement requests for compliance, implement contracts, and engage with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, service, and terms while reducing costs and minimizing risk
• Ensure professional and consistent supplier management, cultivating relationships across the supply base in alignment with internal policies
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records for all agreement types
• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Track and manage daily metrics

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in procurement/purchasing, specifically in Supply Chain Services Procurement
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier identification, and evaluation
• Experience sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers across multiple service categories
• Independent and entrepreneurial work style; experience in a hyper-growth company or comparable environment is desirable
• Strong ability to engage with different internal and senior stakeholders and work effectively with multiple functional teams
• Essential skills include an analytical approach, excellent negotiation abilities, strong communication skills, and comfort operating at all hierarchy levels
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards, and U.S. government regulations (i.e., FAR, DFAR compliance)
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset with experience establishing and tracking program metrics
• Ability to perform written price reasonableness determinations and price analyses using various pricing methods and data sources
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload on a daily basis
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Nice To Have

• Experience in aerospace or other technical industries
• Experience with Government Contracts

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract Position
• Pay Rate Range: $49-85/hr
• Location: Kent, WA or Merritt Island, FL
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salaries
• Insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• Education/certification reimbursement
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Administered 401k plan

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.