Purchasing/Procurement Agent

Job Description
PCI is seeking an experienced Purchasing/Procurement Agent for its Seattle operations based in Woodinville, WA. This individual will verify, prepare and forward purchase orders, verify receipt of items and authorize payments. 

• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
• Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
• Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
• Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

This position is safety-sensitive.

Salary range: $69,600 - $86,400 based on experience annual salary plus non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Construction Management or equivalent 2-4 years construction experience1-2 years purchasing experience 
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Material work planning and methods engineering processes and procedures
  • Negotiating best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements
  • Warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures