What are the responsibilities and job description for the URGENT HIRING! Assistant Buyer/Supply Chain $20 - $27/hr! position at Amtec Contract?
MUST BE A US CITIZEN
*A degree is not required for this position but must have one for less experienced candidate.
SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Location: Kent, WA 98032
Pay Rate: $20.00-$27.00/hr depending on experience. Offer will be determined after interviewing.
Duration: 3-6 months (possible extension/conversion!)
Schedule: 1st Shift: 6:30 - 3pm, Monday - Friday
Functions and 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 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, issue purchase orders.
- Perform administrative duties such as: prepare and edit purchase orders and bid requests, match receiving tickets with POs and an accurate inventory of designated components.
- Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships.
- Ensures commercial, legal, ethical, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions.
- 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.
We're not just a staffing company - we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we’ve changed the lives of thousands of people for the better - people just like you. It’s our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.
Salary : $20 - $27