Procurement & Supply Specialist

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a Procurement & Supplier Specialist 2 (PSS2) position to support the agency’s mission by providing purchasing and inventory services for all region staff to have the materials and supplies they need for their daily work activities. Specifically, this position assists the PSS4 with the purchasing and inventory activities for North Central Region, maintaining and monitoring inventory levels to assure optimum use of state funds.

This position provides outstanding customer service, follows the purchasing rules and regulations, uses the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) contracts, processes surplus, purchase orders and reviews P-Card transactions.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Procurement & Supplier Specialist 2 will:

• Assist the Procurement & Supplier Specialist 4 with their duties; provide information in response to purchasing inquiries.
• Coordinate purchasing by research and determine appropriate course of action/procurement including, but not limited to DES contracts, competitive bids (WEBS), Sole Source Acquisitions or Direct Buy.
• Fill out Purchase Orders (PO) in the Purchase and Order System, placing orders with vendors according to the purchasing manual guidelines.
• Monitor the consumable inventory system using Data Mart/Cognos, WSDOT Purchase & Order System and the Consumable Inventory System.
• Perform inventory functions, including coordinating purchasing of consumable inventory, monitoring inventory levels, analyzing, and interpreting of complex data contained in reports such as inventory turnover, inventory order point, average daily supply averages, and determining inventory order points and yearly usage.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, customers including all WSDOT Regions, WSF, Aviation, fellow employees and other statewide agencies.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and movable stairs; shipping, receiving, parcel, and mail delivery; and maintain arrangement and cleanliness of North Central Region Stores Warehouse and its equipment.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Procurement and Inventory Management: Experience in large-scale procurement and inventory control in a government or business setting.
• Purchasing Compliance and Policy Adherence: Ability to reference and follow established purchasing procedures, regulations, policies, and rules.
• Procurement Systems and Computer Proficiency: Experience using personal computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and other software systems for purchase documentation and inventory tracking.
• Multitasking and Workload Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and remain effective despite interruptions.
• Sourcing and Supply Decision-Making: Ability to make informed sourcing decisions based on general knowledge of procurement and supply practices.
• Professional Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to Equity and Inclusive Work Practices: Experience contributing to a respectful, inclusive, and equitable work environment that supports diversity and equal opportunity.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Growth: Demonstrated commitment to learning, adaptability, and ongoing professional development.
• Relationship Building and Customer Service Focus: Ability to develop mutually beneficial partnerships and take action to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Growth Mindset: Actively…