About this opportunity
The Judge Group lists this Buyer opportunity in kent, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We're Hiring: Buyer II / Buyer III
Location: Kent, WA 98032
Duration: 6+ Month Contract (Extension and potential conversion to a permanent role based on performance)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Standard Business Hours
Are 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 POs
OTD performance
PO 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
Required Qualifications:
✔ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
✔ 4-5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain services experience
✔ Strong experience with supplier management, sourcing, and procurement operations
✔ Experience tracking supplier performance metrics and driving improvements
✔ Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
✔ Experience with price analysis and cost management
✔ Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
✔ Knowledge of FAR/DFAR compliance and government procurement regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
⭐ Aerospace, manufacturing, or other technical industry experience
⭐ Government contracting experience
If you're interested, apply today or send your resume directly.
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Worksite address
kent, WA, 98032, US
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