Purchasing Specialist Everett, WA

Purchasing Specialist

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support day-to-day procurement operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring supplies, equipment, and services are purchased efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with internal departments and vendors.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer-service focused, and enjoys balancing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy throughout the purchasing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Track purchase orders throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and resolving delays or backorders.
• Research products, pricing, and vendor options to identify the best value for the organization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal staff regarding purchasing questions, order status, product availability, and pricing.
• Review requisitions for accuracy, including item numbers, coding, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate shipments directly with vendors and internal departments.
• Process product returns, vendor credits, and related documentation.
• Maintain purchasing records and ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with onboarding and training employees on purchasing systems and procurement processes.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors while supporting cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and enhance procurement operations.