JOB TITLE: Tactical Buyer II/III
LOCATION: Onsite at WA/CA/FL/AL locations
DURATION: Through 12/31/2026
RATE RANGE: $39 - $71/hr.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is less of a true negotiation buyer role and more of a supplier management, escalation, and follow-up position. Most of this role will involve chasing down suppliers for updates and on-time delivery.
Drive down overdue purchase orders through daily follow-up, escalation, and root-cause resolution; own the aging backlog for your assigned categories and suppliers
Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance against committed dates; identify chronic underperformers and implement corrective action plans
Secure and enforce timely PO acknowledgement from suppliers, confirming price, quantity, delivery date, and terms
Track and manage daily metrics (overdue POs, PO acknowledgement rate, OTD, cycle time, cost savings) and report status to leadership
Source, negotiate, and procure services across various categories
Manage the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices, and be accountable for resolving issues within this process
Conduct price analysis in support of supplier proposals and lead formal negotiations of all types
Review service procurement requests for compliance, implement contracts, and engage with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, service, and terms while reducing costs and minimizing risk
Ensure professional and consistent supplier management, cultivating relationships across the supply base in alignment with internal policies
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records for all agreement types
Identify cost-saving opportunities
Track and manage daily metrics
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement/purchasing, specifically in Supply Chain Services Procurement
**Intake** proven expediting, supplier communication, PO management, and fast-paced issue escalation.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier identification, and evaluation
Experience sourcing and evaluating potential suppliers across multiple service categories
Independent and entrepreneurial work style; experience in a hyper-growth company or comparable environment is desirable
Strong ability to engage with different internal and senior stakeholders and work effectively with multiple functional teams
Essential skills include an analytical approach, excellent negotiation abilities, strong communication skills, and comfort operating at all hierarchy levels
Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset with experience establishing and tracking program metrics
Ability to perform written price reasonableness determinations and price analyses using various pricing methods and data sources
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and prioritize workload daily
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kent, WA
Salary
$39.38–$71.88 Per Hour
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation Managementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Entrepreneurshipunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Supplier Optimizationunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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