We have an outstanding Contract position for anAssistant Buyerto join a leading Company located in the Kent, WAsurrounding area. Pay Rate: $20.00-$27.00/hr **US Citizenship is required.** Job Responsibilities: + Purchase materials part , supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery, and terms. + Communicate specifications, investigate, and identify qualified suppliers , issue requests for quotations and implement procurement action . + Negotiate with suppliers for price, delivery, and quality. + Act as a liaison between the supplier and internal customers. + Release purchase orders, follow up and expedite as necessary , evaluate product values according to knowledge of market price, coordinate purchasing activity with internal customers to maintain inventory at planned levels and maintain all procurement records. + Make inquiries, obtain quotes and pricing, prepare, and edit purchase requisitions, and issue purchase orders. + Perform administrative duties such as: prepare and edit purchase orders and bid requests, match receiving tickets with PO's and an accurate inventory of designated components. + Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships. + Ensures commercial, legal, ethical, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions. Basic Hiring Criteria + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite – proficiency in Excel. + Must possess follow-up and accuracy with record keeping of transactions and communications. + Professional verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, demonstrated ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent problem-solving, research, and interpersonal skills. + Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative. + Supply Chain experience is required. Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance