Supply Chain - Purchasing/Procurement 6_Non-Cleared - Logistics & Supply Chain - Analysts

Comforcehealth; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is hiring a Purchasing Associate in Everett, WA. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, strong procurement expertise, and a bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $50.00 to $55.00 per hour, with benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k). Flexible working hours are also included.

Benefits

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain required.
• Open to candidates with 10+ years of experience without a bachelor's degree.
• Must possess good work ethic and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Carry out procurement activities to purchase goods and services.
• Prepare purchase orders, approve payments, and negotiate prices.
• Compile price proposals and financial reports.

Skills

Purchasing and Procurement experience

SAP

ERP or MRP experience

Excel (Pivot tables, XLookUps)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Purchasing Associate

Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 6 + months, Possible temp to perm
Location: 11404 Commando Road, Everett, WA, 98204
Schedule: 9 am - 3 pm, must have flexibility (8hrs/day)

As a Procurement/Purchasing Associate, you will:

• Respond to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Carry out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.
• Prepare purchase orders, approve payments, and negotiate prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
• Compile price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts. Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Established and productive professional contributor.
• Problems faced are difficult and may be complex.
• Work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Carry out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
• Influence others within the work area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.
• Must have motivation, common sense, and a good work ethic. Tasks/responsibilities will come from the program buyer.

Education:

• Bachelor's Required and at least 7+ years of relevant experience working within Supply Chain.
• Open for candidates with 10+ years of experience and no bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Needs Purchasing and Procurement experience.
• ERP or MRP experience is preferred, but not necessarily required.
• SAP would be great– it would get them started quicker.
• The majority of parts are machined/sheet metal parts, some vacuum-formed parts, lots of hardware, and electrical. All other commodities vary in the extent by the program.
• Pivot tables, search functions, XLookUps, sorting, filtering.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: $50.00 TO $55.00 per hour.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.