Location
Kent WA
Position Id
SN - Senior Purchaser
Job Type
Contract Full-Time
Date Posted
6/18/2025

We are seeking a Senior Purchaser in Kent, WA for a 6-month contract opportunity for a major aerospace company (strong possibility of extension or conversion).

For this role you MUST have tactical purchasing experience, possess a BA, and be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

If you're interested, please send an updated resume and compensation requirements for immediate consideration to stephanie.narlesky@comcentric.com

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates purchasing material, services, and product requirements for programs.
  • Works with program leads to identify long lead materials.
  • Works with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives.
  • Prepares purchase orders in Coupa and Costpoint software.
  • Ensures supplier’s documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement.
  • Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders.
  • Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location.
  • Ensure that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to.
  • Monitors suppliers’ performance and prepares reports and other records.
  • Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.
  • Expedites materials for shortage management.
  • Coordinate returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection.
  • Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years tactical level experience in purchasing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated results


Stephanie Narlesky
Comcentric Inc.
Recruiter
stephanie.narlesky@comcentric.com