Inventory Purchasing Specialist II - Brightwater

King County•Woodinville, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the job classification family. If no qualified internal candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered. This recruitment aims to fill (1) Career Service Inventory Purchasing Specialist II vacancy at the Brightwater Treatment Plant. This is an opportunity to support front line workers that protect the environment and keep wastewater infrastructure operating optimally. King County Wastewater Treatment Division inventory purchasing specialists manages over 15,000 unique parts in our secured stores to be available when requested and provides procurement services to the trades(crafts) for all other non-inventory items. This position is responsible for overall material readiness of all equipment at the Brightwater WWTP through the procurement and dispensing of critical spare parts and materials. The Inventory Management work group is small and diverse. We take on big challenges and always work to promote trust. We rely on each other for support, advice, and comradery. King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Inventory Purchasing Specialist II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity. Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic warehousing equipment and supplies
Knowledge of heavy duty and industrial parts
Skill in the use of personal computers, word processors and database management software
Skill in operating forklift and other material handling equipment
Skill in interpreting and evaluating manuals and catalogs

Nice To Haves

Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals
Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications
Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

Shipping and receiving
Inventory management
Maintain computerized internal purchasing/inventory records and information system
Work with AP to resolve discrepancies and billing for accuracy
Purchasing goods and services