Title Procurement/Purchasing Associates
Type- Contract
Duration- 6 months plus
100 % ONSITE
Location- Everett, WA
Pay- $53 hr
if interested send resume wlawrence@nesc.com
Education: Bachelor's Required and at least 7+ years of relevant experience working within Supply Chain (**do not need planners)
Experience: NEEDS Purchasing and Procurement experience
Citizenship: Must be US Citizen or US Person (Green Card holder)

SUMMARY:
Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis. Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization�s best interest.
Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
Prepares requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts. Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
Established and productive professional contributor.
Problems faced are difficult and may be complex.
Works autonomously with limited supervision.
Influences others within the work area through explanation of facts,