New Era Staffing & HR Solutions is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Purchasing Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and supporting operational success.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where your expertise will directly influence production efficiency, inventory management, and supply chain performance. The position begins as a 2–3 month contract assignment with the potential to become a permanent opportunity for a high-performing candidate.
If you're a detail-oriented procurement professional who enjoys solving problems, negotiating with vendors, and keeping operations moving, we'd love to hear from you.
POSITION: Purchasing Specialist
PAY: $32.00–$36.00/hr (DOE)
LOCATION: Onsite – Tukwila, WA
SCHEDULE: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
DURATION: 2–3 Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire
BENEFITS: Paid Weekly, Paid Training, Paid Sick Leave, Affordable Healthcare Plan, Simple IRA (401K)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement of materials, supplies, and services necessary to support manufacturing operations. This role oversees the full purchasing lifecycle, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, issuing and tracking purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, and maintaining strong vendor partnerships. Working closely with production, operations, inventory, and accounting teams, the Purchasing Specialist helps ensure materials are available when needed while supporting cost-control initiatives and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience
- Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment preferred
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Experience utilizing ERP systems for purchasing and inventory management
Preferred
- Experience with Epicor ERP
- Knowledge of inventory management principles
- Understanding of production planning and demand forecasting
- Continuous improvement or process optimization experience
Why Join This Opportunity?
This role offers the chance to step into a critical procurement position with a respected manufacturing organization that values teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence. You'll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions from day one while building relationships across operations, supply chain, and leadership teams. For the right candidate, this contract assignment could be the start of a long-term career opportunity.
Apply Today
If you're ready to put your purchasing and procurement expertise to work with a company that values initiative, collaboration, and results, we encourage you to apply today.
Opportunities like this don't stay open for long. Submit your application now and discover how New Era Staffing can help you take the next step in your career.
New Era Staffing & HR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
