Temp Procurement Admin Specialist — Onsite

Sumbridge; Tukwila, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

SumBridge is seeking an Administrative Specialist in Tukwila, WA, to support the Procurement department on a 2-month temporary basis. This onsite role focuses on purchasing, order placement with vendors, invoice processing, and policy documentation.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and strong communication, organization, and independent-work skills, plus proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and Yardi. This position starts soon with potential extension.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree and solid experience providing high-level administrative support of a confidential nature — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with a proven ability to work effectively with people from many different backgrounds and stay professional in challenging or complex situations.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management, with the ability to manage projects and work independently.
• Comfort asking questions and following through reliably without close supervision.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Sound judgment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and ordering for the department — place orders with common vendors such as Amazon, Costco, and Office Depot, receive supplies, and maintain inventory to meet department needs.
• Review procurement and consultant contracts for accuracy and adherence to organizational policy ahead of leadership approval.
• Receive and review invoices, confirm all requirements for payment have been met, obtain signatures, and submit invoices for processing.
• Maintain the list of office equipment and leases.
• Provide high-level support to department leadership — screening and triaging phone calls, email, and mail, responding to complex correspondence, scheduling meetings, and recording meeting notes.
• Perform data entry and records production and management.
• Maintain internal-facing web content and coordinate and document the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Produce reports, including research on peer organizations and regional or national trends, at the request of department leadership.
• Support special projects addressing complex day-to-day department operations.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Yardi

Job description

SumBridge is seeking an Administrative Specialist in Tukwila, WA, to support the Procurement department on a 2-month temporary basis. This onsite role focuses on purchasing, order placement with vendors, invoice processing, and policy documentation.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and strong communication, organization, and independent-work skills, plus proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and Yardi. This position starts soon with potential extension.