Distribution Center Inventory Purchasing Specialist

Port of Seattle•SeaTac, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here. Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity. The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility. As a Distribution Center Inventory Purchasing Specialist, you will support the Aviation Maintenance crafts via the distribution warehouse by providing logistical support and procurement services for all aviation customers. We are recruiting for two openings. You will support technicians who provide Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) of airport. You will maintain MRO inventory stock items, buy supplies, and other essential materials and services; issue parts and maintenance materials, and fill orders for the departments and technicians using Maximo and service-related records. You will purchase material, services, and items using a Purchasing Card, Blanket Vendor Contracts, and Requisitions through the Port’s Central Procurement Office. You will receive and validate supplies as they are received, as well as load/unload incoming and outgoing shipments using a forklift and/or other warehouse equipment. You will locate sources of supplies and order items from vendors to fill rush orders or meet emergencies and communicate with multiple vendors to purchase goods and services using Port of Seattle procurement contracts and procedures. You will process vendor invoices and prepare contract payment requests on open purchase orders via Maximo and PeopleSoft. You will report to the Distribution Center Lead, Procurement and Inventory Supervisor and the Manager of the Distribution Center. You may be directed to report to the maintenance craft supervisor to meet operational requirements. The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Requirements

One (1) year of warehouse experience, including inventory management and purchasing.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Ability to become certified on a forklift within the probationary period.
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.
Washington State Residency Requirement: Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle.
Pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.
Hands-on working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to learn new applications such as Maximo (computerized maintenance management system), SAP Concur, and Oracle PeopleSoft.
Proficient in general office functions such as filing, records keeping, copying, and faxing.
Must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
Excellent customer service skills.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Flexible, self-motivated, and have the ability to multi-task.
Able to take directions and work independently as well as with the team.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of distribution level warehouse experience.
Experience with Maximo, or other computerized maintenance management systems, and/or Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP, Concur.
Possess a current Forklift Certification (sit down and stand up).

Responsibilities

Support the Aviation Maintenance crafts via the distribution warehouse by providing logistical support and procurement services for all aviation customers.
Maintain MRO inventory stock items, buy supplies, and other essential materials and services.
Issue parts and maintenance materials, and fill orders for the departments and technicians using Maximo and service-related records.
Purchase material, services, and items using a Purchasing Card, Blanket Vendor Contracts, and Requisitions through the Port’s Central Procurement Office.
Receive and validate supplies as they are received.
Load/unload incoming and outgoing shipments using a forklift and/or other warehouse equipment.
Locate sources of supplies and order items from vendors to fill rush orders or meet emergencies.
Communicate with multiple vendors to purchase goods and services using Port of Seattle procurement contracts and procedures.
Process vendor invoices and prepare contract payment requests on open purchase orders via Maximo and PeopleSoft.
Comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.