Purchasing Agent: 1st shift; Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Skills Inc. , one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer’s requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community. JOB SUMMARY As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform all activities associated with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, parts, outside processing, equipment, tools and/or supplies. . ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Places purchase orders to vendors in a timely manner, as defined by the MRP system or purchase req's Communicates with vendors to obtain price, availability, lead times and delivery schedules. Communicates with employees placing purchase requisitions to resolve any issues. Follows up on purchase order status to ensure timely delivery of product to support demand. Maintains accurate and complete procurement records such as RFQs, bids, vendor communication, purchase orders and purchase returns. Coordinate with all departments to ensure purchasing activities align with the team. Research, recommend and identify capabilities of potential new vendors. Assist in various methods of expediting parts and services as needed. Monitor vendor performance for on time deliveries, quality and responsiveness. Take an active role in visiting local vendors for on-site audits or capacity/capability reviews. Assist in initiating corrective actions for poor vendor performance. Assist to resolve any receiving or billing issues that may arise. Commutes between facilities as needed to facilitate purchasing issues. Follow prescribed work rules and standard safety regulations at all time. Work overtime as needed in order to meet the job expectations listed above. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment, particularly those persons with disabilities. Advanced computer literacy in Windows environment including MS Office. Familiarity with an MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system. Knowledge of and ability to apply basic mathematical skills to the work environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to work with teams in a positive, cooperative, and assertive manner. Good organizational skills and the ability to pay attention to detail Ability to travel within the Puget Sound Region. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write, communicate, and/or follow written and verbal instructions in English through voice, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology. CONFIDENTIALITY The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential. PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school education or GED; or One year certificate from college or technical school (purchasing/procurement, engineering, materials and methods, manufacturing technology or business) and 3 years’ experience in purchasing aerospace manufacturing or Equivalent combination of education and experience ITAR – US PERSON STATUS Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment descr…

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