Purchasing Specialist
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| Tukwila, WA |Tukwila, WA| Full-time |Full-time| $30 - $33 an hour |$30 - $33 an hour| 4 hours ago | 4 hours ago |4 hours ago| Overview: The Purchasing Specialist for Sound will buy goods and services necessary for the organization. You have the means and opportunity to reduce our costs by making cost-effective purchases and reviewing current purchasing practices and agreements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchasing, planning, and negotiating purchasing contracts. They should be very detail oriented and have a background working in non-profit organizations. They will know how to evaluate market conditions and how to work with and create relationships with different suppliers. Strong communication skills will be required to help you negotiate effectively and maintain solid internal and external relationships. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Purchases goods and services according to the company's policies and procedures. Coordinates with managers to maintain adequate inventory levels. Evaluates vendors based on price, reliability, capability, and previous transaction history. Works with vendors to negotiate volume and cash transaction discounts, and other available discounts. Ensures that purchasing documents are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions. Maintains pricing histories and other vendor records. Performs other related duties as assigned. Prepare and submit detailed reports (revenues, buying expenditures etc.) Self-starter interested in helping the organization be more successful through their own actions. Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field is preferred. Minimum of five years of experience with increasing responsibilities in a purchasing role. Demonstrable Windows operating system and MS Office expertise. Experience building out a purchasing system and role Experience working with diverse corporate functions and balancing purchasing and business requirements Experience in vendor selection processes, purchasing agreements negotiations, and managing scopes of purchases Experience in a non-profit healthcare setting is desirable, but not required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Thorough understanding of purchasing procedures and policies. A strong analytical mindset Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs. Strong project management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Energetic, enthusiastic, mission driven Effective verbal and written communications skills. Self-motivation - ability to work with minimal supervision; independent, cooperative. Strong knowledge of Excel and using worksheets to track and manage purchases. In-depth knowledge of Windows desktop applications. Ability and willingness to incorporate Sound Thinking (Lean) processes into daily work. Ability to travel to various Sound site locations. Must pass criminal background checks. WA state driver's license and insurable driving record, as well as reliable transportation, preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to sit at a desk for four or more hours a day, and use office equipment, including phones and computer keyboards, for four or more hours per day. Individuals must be able to engage clients over the phone and in-person by voice. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Team members will be required to follow any other position-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis. Perks at Sound!: All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits: 100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost) Paid Life Insurance 2x annual salary + additional $25,000 Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary) 100% premiums paid by Sound 18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year 12 Days of Paid Sick Leave 9 Days of Paid Holidays Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax) Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) The Standard Sound retirement plan: 401(k) plan (organization contribution) - Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don't. Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan Sick Leave Conversion Program - for perfect attendance quarterly Paid Training Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Free Supervision Hours - Washington State Licensure Service Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service Current sign-on bonus: $1,500 Pay Range: $30 - 33 per hour Sign-on bonus and pay range listed are for external applicants ONLY. For questions in regards to internal applicants, please reach out directly to the Recruitment Team..