Global Technical Talent
Primary Job Title: Buyer III - Purchasing & Avionics
Location :Kent, WA(Onsite)
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Date Posted: 7/22/2025
Employment Type:
Contract ( 5 months) Salary Range: $68/Hr 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 NDA, is ready before engagement. Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manages/modifies POs with overdue shipments and open orders. Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location. Ensures 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. Coordinates returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection. Contributes to continuous improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain. Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years tactical level experience in purchasing. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field. Experience with aerospace defense industry products preferred. APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent. Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing multiple tasks. Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional organizational and analytical skills. Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated results. Avionics experience is highly desired. Contract Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund About the Hiring Company
Space Exploration Company We develop reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems for sustainable space exploration. Our goal is to make space accessible to all. We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nations largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity! 25-23768 #gttjobs #LI-GTT #LI-Onsite
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Contract ( 5 months) Salary Range: $68/Hr 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 NDA, is ready before engagement. Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manages/modifies POs with overdue shipments and open orders. Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location. Ensures 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. Coordinates returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection. Contributes to continuous improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain. Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years tactical level experience in purchasing. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field. Experience with aerospace defense industry products preferred. APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent. Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing multiple tasks. Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional organizational and analytical skills. Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated results. Avionics experience is highly desired. Contract Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund About the Hiring Company
Space Exploration Company We develop reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems for sustainable space exploration. Our goal is to make space accessible to all. We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nations largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity! 25-23768 #gttjobs #LI-GTT #LI-Onsite
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