Buyer

Location: Kent, WA 98032

Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Extension and potential conversion to a permanent role based on performance)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Standard Business HoursAre you an experienced procurement professional with strong supplier management and purchase order follow-up experience? We are seeking a Buyer II / Buyer III to support procurement operations by driving supplier accountability, improving on-time delivery performance, and managing critical purchasing activities.

Key Responsibilities: ✅ Drive resolution of overdue purchase orders through supplier follow-up, escalation, and root cause analysis✅ Improve supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance and implement corrective actions for underperforming suppliers✅ Ensure timely PO acknowledgements including verification of pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and terms✅ Monitor and report procurement metrics including: Overdue POsOTD performancePO acknowledgement rates Cycle times Cost savings initiatives✅ Manage the procurement lifecycle from requisition through invoice payment✅ Conduct supplier sourcing, evaluations, negotiations, and price analysis✅ Maintain supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with internal policies and procurement standards✅ Identify cost reduction opportunities and support strategic sourcing initiatives