Purchasing Coordinator

the Lynden Family of Companies • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Alaska Marine Lines is the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you.
Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a motivated individual to join the Purchasing team as a Purchasing Coordinator. Our purchasing coordinators excel at building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while ensuring accurate and timely procurement and distribution of materials. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

• High school education or GED is required.
• Ability to meet a regular work schedule.
• Ability to work overtime and/or flex schedule when required.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Daily physical presence is required.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.
• PC skills required: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and keyboarding proficiency.
• Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred qualifications include Two-year college or technical education in purchasing, or related experience and training in procurement, supply chain coordination, warehousing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in Workday and Trimble TMT Fleet Maintenance software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders.
• Assist in negotiations with vendors to secure favorable pricing and payment terms.
• Facilitate the prompt procurement and delivery of items, materials, equipment, and components to ensure seamless inventory management, supply continuity, and uninterrupted site services to support marine operation and maintenance activities.
• Utilize existing vendors, negotiated pricing, and delivery schedules, to provide overall value to internal customers.
• Manage purchase orders from requisition to receipt, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Support cross-functional teams and special projects as needed.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery schedules, resolve delays or shortages, damaged goods, or invoicing discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal departments (such as Operations, Warehouse, and Maintenance) to forecast procurement needs and optimal inventory levels.
• Maintain up-to-date accurate procurement and supplier records, including price lists, contracts, terms, and delivery performance metrics.
• Participate in vendor onboarding, evaluations, and periodic performance reviews.
• Assist with cost analysis and cost-saving initiatives, including identifying alternate sources
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and industry regulations in all procurement activities.
• Support recurring physical inventory counts, and internal controls as needed.
• Continuously seek process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness within the procurement function.
• Regularly operate a forklift or company vehicle to move or deliver orders.

Benefits

• Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time
• Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in additional to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
• Health Insurance - medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions
• Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family
• 401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay for at no cost to you
• Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you
• Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
• Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays)
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED