Purchasing Buyer

Akkodis is seeking an (MRO) Buyer for a Contract position with a client located in Mount Vernon, WA. We are looking to add an additional site logistics contractor to support our data centers.

Pay Range: $30/hr - $35/hr on W2 (The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply; relocation assistance will be provided.

Work Setup: Onsite, Monday–Friday - 1st Shift 100% Onsite

Job Title: (MRO) Buyer

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders for MRO products and services.
• Route and distribute purchase orders for approval according to authority matrices.
• Manage supplier relationships, including cost, quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations and bids, and make purchasing decisions.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate and streamline purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction and supply chain improvement strategies.
• Support Commodity Managers regarding commercial and contractual requirements.
• Maintain supplier databases and communications.
• Issue change orders related to price, specifications, and quantities.
• Coordinate MRO activities with Administrative, Sales/Marketing, Engineering, and other departments.
• Monitor product quality and quantity and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounting and requestors.
• Use Business Intelligence tools for MRO analysis and reporting.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing, billing, financial management, engineering, operations, or related business experience.
• Experience with production or MRO purchasing, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Creative, quality-focused, and results-driven.
• Self-motivated team player capable of working with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop Return on Investment (ROI) analyses.

If you are interested in this (MRO) Buyer job in Mount Vernon, WA, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Shama Parvin at 610-484-2193 or Shama.Parvin@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive pay with performance incentives
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance