Purchase Specialist

Akkodis is seeking an (MRO) Buyer for a Contract position with a client located in Mount Vernon, WA
. We are looking to add an additional site logistics contractor to support our data centers.

Pay Range: $30/hr - $35/hr on W2 (The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply; relocation assistance will be provided.

Work Setup: Onsite, Monday–Friday - 1st Shift 100% Onsite

Job Title: (MRO) Buyer

• Prepare and issue purchase orders for MRO products and services.
• Route and distribute purchase orders for approval according to authority matrices.
• Manage supplier relationships, including cost, quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations and bids, and make purchasing decisions.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate and streamline purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement cost-reduction and supply chain improvement strategies.
• Support Commodity Managers regarding commercial and contractual requirements.
• Maintain supplier databases and communications.
• Issue change orders related to price, specifications, and quantities.
• Coordinate MRO activities with Administrative, Sales/Marketing, Engineering, and other departments.
• Monitor product quality and quantity and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounting and requestors.
• Use Business Intelligence tools for MRO analysis and reporting.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

• Minimum 3 years of purchasing, billing, financial management, engineering, operations, or related business experience.
• Experience with production or MRO purchasing, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Creative, quality-focused, and results-driven.
• Self‑motivated team player capable of working with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop Return on Investment (ROI) analyses.

• Competitive pay with performance incentives
• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays

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