Buyer I

Buyer I
Renton WA
6 months

Description:
Our Supply Chain IT Hardware Buyer will be a team member of the Technology and Professional Services team. Client is looking for a Procurement Specialist to help source IT hardware across our manufacturing facilities, offices & operations in the Americas. This will include IT hardware including servers, networking, storage, and desktop-related equipment. In addition to sourcing the equipment, you'll be intricately involved in raising purchase orders, coordinating logistics, negotiating and redlining contracts.
Key Skills and Experience:
0-2 years of relevant professional experience. Special attention will go to those who specifically have purchases IT Hardware & IT Infrastructure technology
Experience working in HW procurement in a fast paced environment
Strong background in Excel, knowledge of RFQ and ordering processes, and experience negotiating with suppliers
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Excellent communicator; describes detailed problems with brevity and accuracy
Self-starter who can manage several deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Team player who enjoys collaborating with others
The successful candidate will have, excellent oral and written skills, and solid communication skills
You will support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget and meet technical performance requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related industry experience
Level 2 Role Requires 2 years of experience
Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department
Must have top notch people and communication skills
Maintains passion for solving problems from end-to-end

Skill/Experience/Education:

Mandatory:
- Experience working in a fast-pace & changing environment - Willing to be flexible - Strong communication skills - Team player who enjoys working with people

Desired Skills:
0-2 years of relevant professional experience. Special attention will go to those who specifically have purchases IT Hardware & IT Infrastructure technology
- Experience working in HW procurement in a fast paced environment
- Strong background in Excel, knowledge of RFQ and ordering processes, and experience negotiating with suppliers
- Highly detail-oriented and organized

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