Buyer

Actalent

Bothell, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$32–$38 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Ariba, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Benchmarking, Candidate Screening, Category Management, Communication Skills, Content Development, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Detail Oriented, Energy & Utilities, Expense Management, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Purchasing/Procurement, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain, Team Player, Usability Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Selection, eSourcing

LOCATION

Bothell, WA

POSTED

4 days ago

Job Title: Buyer Job Description The Buyer supports day-to-day procurement operations with a strong focus on managing tail spend, identifying and enabling suppliers, and expanding catalog content within SAP Ariba. This role helps reduce manual purchasing activities, improve spend visibility, and increase use of preferred purchasing channels by effectively leveraging contracts, suppliers, and digital buying tools. Responsibilities + Execute tail spend sourcing activities, including rate card maintenance, supplier identification, and catalog enablement, while leaving strategic sourcing events, complex negotiations, and contract drafting to other teams. + Actively manage and reduce tail spend across assigned categories by identifying opportunities to consolidate suppliers and shift spend to preferred vendors. + Perform spot buys in alignment with procurement policies and pricing benchmarks, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness. + Monitor purchasing trends and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and optimize spend. + Research and identify qualified suppliers for materials and low-complexity service needs based on quality, capability, and pricing. + Support supplier onboarding processes in alignment with organizational requirements, ensuring accurate and complete supplier information. + Validate supplier capabilities and pricing to ensure they meet business needs and align with expectations. + Maintain and update supplier rate cards in coordination with category managers, ensuring pricing accuracy and alignment with negotiated terms. + Identify and recommend opportunities for pricing standardization across suppliers and categories. + Ensure purchase requests leverage existing contracts and preferred suppliers wherever possible to maximize contract utilization. + Redirect spend from non-contracted suppliers to contracted or preferred suppliers when appropriate. + Partner with category managers to identify and communicate contract gaps that affect purchasing activities. + Manage contracts and pricing information in SAP and related systems to support accurate purchasing and reporting. + Enhance SAP Ariba Guided Buying by expanding punchout and hosted catalogs, improving item descriptions, and increasing overall usability. + Collaborate with suppliers to enable and optimize punchout catalog capabilities within SAP Ariba. + Execute spot buying in SAP ECC while ensuring catalog content is maintained and updated in SAP Ariba. + Identify opportunities to shift manual buying processes to catalog-based, portal-based, and automated channels. + Support the setup and use of supplier portals to streamline procurement transactions and communication. + Recommend digital procurement and automation improvements to reduce cycle times and improve the buyer experience. Essential Skills + 2-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles. + Hands-on experience managing tail spend and executing spot buys. + Experience with supplier identification, onboarding, and pricing management. + Proficiency in rate card and pricing maintenance, including coordination with category managers. + Knowledge of contract management principles and contract utilization in purchasing activities. + Experience with catalog enablement and optimization in digital procurement tools. + Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing requests and priorities simultaneously. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and identify improvement opportunities. + Experience working with SAP and SAP Ariba or similar procurement systems. + Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve procurement goals. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with SAP Ariba Guided Buying, including punchout and hosted catalog management, is preferred. + Familiarity with SAP ECC for spot buying activities. + Experience supporting supplier portal setup and use in a digital procurement environment. + Demonstrated ability to recommend process and automation improvements in procurement operations. + Strong communication and collaboration skills to partner with category managers and suppliers. + Detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate pricing, rate cards, and catalog content. Work Environment This role operates in a hybrid work environment based out of the Bothell, WA site. The position combines on-site work with remote flexibility, supporting collaboration with procurement teams and stakeholders while leveraging digital tools such as SAP, SAP Ariba, and supplier portals. The work is primarily office-based, using standard computer and procurement systems in a professional setting focused on energy and utilities opera Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bothell, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Bothell,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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