Strategic Supplier & PO Performance Specialist

Ipro Networks Pte. Ltd.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

IntelliPro, a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions, is seeking a Buyer III / Supplier Management Specialist for an on-site contract in Kent, WA. This role focuses on supplier management, escalation, and ensuring timely deliveries, with daily PO follow-ups and performance tracking.

The ideal candidate will possess 4–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience navigating FAR/DFAR compliance.

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.

Responsibilities

• This is less of a true negotiation buyer role and more of a supplier management, escalation, and follow up position. The majority of this role will be spend chasing down suppliers for updates and on time delivery.
• 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

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven

Analytical

Communication

Project management

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

IntelliPro, a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions, is seeking a Buyer III / Supplier Management Specialist for an on-site contract in Kent, WA. This role focuses on supplier management, escalation, and ensuring timely deliveries, with daily PO follow-ups and performance tracking.

The ideal candidate will possess 4–5 years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience navigating FAR/DFAR compliance.