Inventory Purchasing Specialist III - West Point

Inventory Purchasing Specialist III – West Point

Salary: $76,127.38 – $96,495.57 Annually

Location: West Point Treatment Plant – 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA

Job Type: Career Service (Exec)

Job Number: 2026‑27071

Department: DNRP‑Natural Resources & Parks

Division: Wastewater Treatment

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Bargaining Unit: A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater

Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

This is a transfer opportunity; qualified transfer‑eligible employees in the same classification are considered first. If no suitable transfer candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered.

The West Section Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Inventory and Purchasing Team is a performance‑driven group dedicated to building the skills, confidence, and expertise in purchasing and material support for the Wastewater Treatment Division's West Section O&M teams. In this role, you will purchase and provide supply support to achieve strategic and real‑time objectives for one of the region’s most complex wastewater treatment systems.

This position is a key‑team role dedicated to protecting the environment, supporting public health, and ensuring reliable wastewater service for the community.

• Purchase goods, commodities and services for an industrial environment; obtain price quotes, research vendor sources, and select vendors for the purchase of standard parts, materials, supplies, tools and services.
• Conduct price comparisons to identify savings.
• Coordinate with the central purchasing office and prepare requests for purchasing authority/lower procurement requisitions (minority/women business enterprises).
• Prepare change order requests and assist with the preparation and review of bid specifications.
• Receive, analyze and order critical and non‑standard requests; process standard non‑inventory items; update computerized and manual pricing information.
• Expedite operational orders, overdue or back orders.
• Resolve accounts payable invoicing errors and discrepancies; review billings for accuracy.
• Manage inventory and warehousing disbursements; document stock levels, process inventory purchases, perform cycle counts, conduct physical inventory audits, ship and receive from warehouse, and handle material.
• Acknowledge receipt of goods and services; maintain adequate supplies to meet user needs.
• Maintain computerized internal purchasing/inventory records and information system; input and research inventory and direct purchases, disbursements, inventory adjustments, and parts use history; update computer master files.
• Recommend strategies for surplus, sale, and salvage of obsolete inventory items; gather items.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• Advanced knowledge and skill in purchasing goods, commodities, and services using WTD computer systems.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Knowledge and skill in heavy‑duty and industrial parts.
• Knowledge and skill in resolving discrepancies with central purchasing agencies.
• Knowledge and skill employing computerized systems to manage inventory.
• Strong customer service skills with comprehensive follow‑up when required.

• Customer Focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Resourcefulness – securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Racially Just – identifying and replacing racists systems and structures with anti‑racists and pro‑equity approaches.
• Communicates Effectively – developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Forklift certification.

Work Location:

Onsite at West Point Treatment Plant – 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199.

Work Schedule:

Full‑time 40‑hour work week; overtime eligible per FLSA. Upon successful completion of probation, a hybrid telework schedule may be arranged as approved by management.

Union Representation: S.E.I.U. 925 (Wastewater Treatment Division).

Physical Requirements:

Perform field work at a wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities; lift and carry equipment weighing up to 60 pounds; use ladders; exposure to hazardous chemicals and high noise levels; all weather conditions.

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