Procurement agent Jobs in Renton, WA

Procurement Agent

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Prime Air is seeking an experienced Procurement Agent who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment. You will have a record of being able to perform large scale processes and deliver results. You should have the ability to work under pressure, overcome obstacles and perform in changing environment. Our Procurement Agent is responsible for managing complex procurement activities, strategic sourcing, and vendor relationships to ensure optimal value for the organization. This role requires advanced negotiation skills and deep understanding of supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

Execute end-to-end procurement processes including PO placement, sourcing, bidding, negotiation, and contract management

Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost savings and improve operational efficiency

Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics

Analyze market conditions and pricing trends to identify cost reduction opportunities

Lead complex contract negotiations and ensure compliance with company policies

Monitor and report on key procurement metrics and KPIs

Mentor junior procurement team members

Generate purchasing requisitions according to forecasted needs

Track and communicate delivery schedules with internal partners

Monitor and mitigate overall risk for new launches

Continuously work with the team to improve current processes

Collaborate with suppliers, to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance

Proactively communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders and recommend mitigations

Document and maintain records of procurement, order fulfillment, and transportation when applicable

Day-to-day order management, including transactional issue resolution and critical information gathering regarding schedules, invoices, tracking info, etc.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of program or project management experience

5+ years of supply chain experience

Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of driving process improvements experience

Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field

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