We have an outstanding Contract position for an Assistant Buyer to join a leading Company located in the Kent, WA surrounding 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 CriteriaHigh 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.