Strategic Procurement Specialist - Supplier Cost Optimizer

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

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.