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Buyer III

Protingent
Kent, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026
Job Description

Job Title: Buyer III

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Buyer III with our client located in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities:

  • They take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and are accountable to resolve issues within this process.
  • Supplier management is a critical aspect of the job.
  • They will support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements.
  • Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving.
  • We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
  • Expediting PR clean up, Supplier Communication on Bids, and Statusing


Job Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in buying in Aerospace OR Defense procurement or contract management
  • Experience in Machined Parts or Avionics
  • Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.
  • Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance.
  • Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department.
  • Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records.
  • Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
  • Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
  • People and communication skills.
  • Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
  • An eagerness to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically and expediently
  • Highly analytical and critical thinker
  • Maintains passion for solving problems from end-to-end
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
  • Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
  • Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion


Desired Job Qualifications:

  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification


Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range:
    • Kent, WA: $68-$80/hr
    • Huntsville, AL: $63-$73/hr
    • Melbourne, FL: $57-$65/hr
  • Location: Kent, WA; Huntsville, AL; Melbourne, FL
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C.
  • 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Salary : $57 - $65

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