Procurement Specialist - Supplier Management II​/III

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Procurement Specialist with our client located in Kent, WA.

• Drive down overdue purchase orders through daily follow-up, escalation, and root-cause resolution
• own the aging backlog for your assigned categories and suppliers
• Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance against committed dates
• identify chronic underperformers and implement corrective action plans
• Secure and enforce timely PO acknowledgement from suppliers, confirming price, quantity, delivery date, and terms
• Track and manage daily metrics (overdue POs, PO acknowledgement rate, OTD, cycle time, cost savings) and report status to leadership
• Source, negotiate, and procure services across various categories
• Manage the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices, and be accountable for resolving issues within this process
• Conduct price analysis in support of supplier proposals and lead formal negotiations of all types
• Review service procurement requests for compliance, implement contracts, and engage with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, service, and terms while reducing costs and minimizing risk
• Ensure professional and consistent supplier management, cultivating relationships across the supply base in alignment with internal policies
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records for all agreement types
• Identify cost-saving opportunities
• Track and manage daily metrics

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in procurement/purchasing, specifically in Supply Chain Services Procurement
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier identification, and evaluation
• Experience sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers across multiple service categories
• Independent and entrepreneurial work style; experience in a hyper-growth company or comparable environment is desirable
• Strong ability to engage with different internal and senior stakeholders and work effectively with multiple functional teams
• Essential skills include an analytical approach, excellent negotiation abilities, strong communication skills, and comfort operating at all hierarchy levels
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards, and U.S. government regulations (i.e., FAR, DFAR compliance)
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset with experience establishing and tracking program metrics
• Ability to perform written price reasonableness determinations and price analyses using various pricing methods and data sources
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload on a daily basis
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Experience in aerospace or other technical industries
• Experience with Government Contracts

• Job Type: Contract Position
• Pay Rate Range: $49-85/hr
• Location:
  
  Kent, WA or Merritt Island, 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.

• Competitive salaries
• Insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• Education/certification reimbursement
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Administered 401k plan

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.