Inventory Purchasing Specialist III

King County•Farwest Maintenance Location, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for purchasing inventory and services supporting a heavy duty truck/construction equipment shop. This lead position procures specialized services and non-stock items, provides cost analysis, and recommends strategies for finding alternative supply sources, ensuring customer needs are met while controlling costs. This position will also work with contracts department to monitor, research, gather information, and support the facilitation of renewing, and/or initiating purchasing agreements. This position will prepare, review, and monitor inventory bid specifications. In addition, this position will plan and organize work unit's schedule as well as deliver training and oversee staff, approve time sheets and coordinate assignments and tasks. Our team is built on a strong culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning, where every member’s expertise is valued. We’re proud to contribute to equity by ensuring our systems serve all communities fairly and reliably. Through proactive maintenance, innovative solutions, and cross-divisional partnerships, we've supported major facility upgrades and environmental initiatives that reduce emissions and protect public health. Our work directly supports the division’s long-term vision for a cleaner, more resilient future. The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is responsible for the public solid waste system that services the people and communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within King County. KCSWD is the lead King County agency for delivering the Zero Waste of Resources goal for the region, which will reduce valuable materials sent to the landfill by up to 70%. KCSWD operates the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer facilities, nine closed landfills, and many programs to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems. 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. In this Scale Operator position, 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 Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. 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

Experience (3 years preferred) leading personnel and/or possess supervisory skills
Experience (3 years preferred) in heavy duty and industrial parts purchasing, fleet maintenance repair process, and preventative maintenance schedules
Working Knowledge of contract development, review, negotiations, administration and management
Skill withusing desktop and web-based accounting and inventory management systems
Demonstrate knowledge using computer and MS Office Applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Working with accounts payable personnel to reconcile invoices, resolve price discrepancies, freight and tax issues.
Aptitude to work closely with others; experience communicating with a diverse range of staff and customers in a pleasant, non-judgmental, respectful, and culturally sensitive manner
Ability to work independently
Strong Written and oral communication skills; organizational skills
Valid WA State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of class 6 box trucks and class 8 tractor trucks.
Knowledge ordering parts for heavy-duty construction equipment such as Case, Caterpillar, Volvo, John Deere or similar product lines.
Ordering and supplying parts for passenger vehicles as well as light-duty trucks e.g. F 150, F250, F350 and F550.
Requisitioning knowledge of small residential and large commercial and industrial mowers, industrial power plant generators, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead and train personnel to ensure efficient operations.
Support contract development, review, negotiations, administration, and the management of contracts for purchasing goods and services.
Aid with the facilitation of fleet maintenance, repair processes, shop work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
Identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues.
Adhere to government purchasing procedures and practices related to bidding, awarding contracts and requesting price quotes.
Utilizing Oracle Procurement module for a variety of inventory purchasing tasks