Purchasing/Procurement Specialist

Department: Purchasing

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Tacoma (on site four days per week)

FSLA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

The Purchasing/Procurement Specialist is a member of the Purchasing Team. This position will, along with other team members in the department, ensure the best sourcing for all materials procured based on cost, quality, and delivery- overall “value” to the organization. As a member of the Purchasing Team, they will be involved with all facets of parts and materials inventory which may include product review, accounting, ensuring delivery (both internally and externally), counting, reconciliation, returns and all other facets of material handling as required. While based in Tacoma, this position may purchase for the Bremerton location as well based on the needs of the business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare Purchase Orders for goods and services required to facilitate the needs of the business
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, discounts, and payment terms, to ensure best total value available
• Solicit and analyze bid proposals in concert with the purchasing team
• Examine requirements for products based on input from both internal and external clients
• Review requisitions for goods and services to ensure that required approvals are in place
• Resolve delivery, quality, and pricing discrepancies with vendors as necessary
• Accurately code all purchase orders per instructions from Accounts Payable and Finance
• Identify and develop alternative suppliers to improve cost, delivery, quality, and mitigate risk
• Interface with Accounts Payable for timely resolution of purchase order/invoicing issues as necessary
• Support the warehouse to facilitate the return of purchased goods as necessary
• Maintain and review databases and records of items purchased including cost, delivery, quality, product description and inventory levels; Maintain current pricing and ordering information in system, update as needed
• Participate in meetings and projects as a representative of the purchasing team as necessary
• Respond to internal and external customers within established timelines
• Proactively inform team of any potential delays that may impact production or customer expectations and work to find alternative solutions
• Confer with Sales, Business Development, Project Managers, Sales/Parts, and Production to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
• Cultivate and maintain positive supplier relationships through clear communication and professional behavior

Skills:

• Team player – display a collaborative attitude but respectfully challenge incorrect assumptions
• Flexibility – Ability to adapt to dynamic business requirements and work cross-functionally when required
• Negotiation – Work with suppliers to achieve best possible outcome without any unnecessary negative impact to business relationship
• Communication – Demonstrate clear and professional verbal and written communication
• Problem-solving and resourcefulness – Ability to find and implement unique solutions or alternatives when confronted with problems, drives innovation and increases efficiency where possible
• Data Analysis – Analyze available information with the goal of supporting informed decision-making
• Organizational Skills – Ability to prioritize critical deadlines and maintain information for ease of access
• Time Management - Manage time to remain productive and efficient in assigned work

Required Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma (GED/High School Equivalence Certificate)
• 2-4 years directly related experience in the role of buyer/purchasing specialist

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires use of computer, telephones and other office equipment, reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)

All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and E-Verify, according to federal law. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over.

SAFE Boats International, LLC is and Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, a Member of Drug Free Business and an E-Verify participant. SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SAFE Bots takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.