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Details: Job Title: Assistant Buyer Pay rate: $21.50 / Hr (offer based on experience) Location: Kent, WA Area Code: 253 ZIP Code: 98032 Start Date: Right Away Keywords: #ProcurementJobs #assistantBuyerJobs #KentJobs Shift: Monday - Friday 5am or 6am start Benefits: * Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision / glasses / prescription contact lens and eye test options available. * On the job training / cross-training to develop and expand skills, creating opportunity for advancement and personal development. Tuition reimbursement available for relevant development opportunities. * Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available. Accident and critical illness insurance optional. * Scheduled performance reviews create opportunities for advancement and pay increases. * We have many success stories from individuals who took advantage of the training, cross-training, and personal development opportunities for advancement. We also have success stories of individuals who desired a reliable, scheduled and consistent career with appropriate work-life balance, health benefits and good job security. Whichever way you define success, this work culture cares about team members and treats each individual with dignity, inclusion, respect and recognition. * A Referral Program compensates active employees for referring friends and former colleagues when the referral results in hiring the person. Our team has grown with referrals and internal promotions. Job Description: Responsible for supplier order placement and follow up related to purchased products as measured by on-time conforming product delivery. Responsibilities: * Updating PO"s, ordering non inventory items, assisting supplier set up, shipment tracking. * Purchase materials part, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures while optimizing price, delivery, and terms. * Responsible for supplier order placement and follow up related to purchased products as measured by on-time conforming product delivery. * Communicate specifications, investigate, and identify qualified suppliers, issue requests for quotations and implement procurement action. * Negotiate with suppliers for price, delivery, and quality. * Act as a liaison between supplier and internal customers. * Release purchase orders, follow up and expedite as necessary, evaluate product values according to knowledge of market price, coordinate purchasing activity with internal customers to maintain inventory at planned levels and maintain all procurement records. * Make inquiries, obtain quotes and pricing, prepare, and edit purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders. * Foster and maintain positive supplier relationships. * Ensures commercial, legal, ethical, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions. Education and Experience: * High School Diploma / GED Skills and Knowledge: * Must be a U.S Citizen * Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite - proficiency in Excel. * Must possess follow-up and accuracy with record keeping of transactions and communications. * Professional verbal and written communication skills * Good organizational skills * Demonstrated ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent problem solving * Interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative. * Detail orientated. * Works well with a dynamic team If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, tem