Purchasing Specialist

$61,942 - $83,346/Yr

Kitsap Transit - Bremerton, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bremerton, WA

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Purchasing Specialist at Kitsap Transit plays a crucial role in supporting the finance department by researching and procuring products, services, and office equipment leases. This position involves preparing bid solicitation packages, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate efficient purchasing activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and coordinates bid solicitation packages consisting of standard terms and conditions.
• Researches and compiles information related to price, availability, delivery, quality, warranty, and reliability of products, services, and office equipment leases.
• Assists agency staff with purchasing activities to ensure compliance with Kitsap Transit's procurement policies.
• Responds to purchasing-related inquiries and investigates complaints about products and services.
• Administers and maintains a reliable vendor base, tracks orders, and prepares correspondence.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age by the time of hire.
• Must possess a valid WA State Driver's license at time of hire.
• High-school graduation and two years of college-level coursework in finance, accounting, or purchasing.
• Two years of experience in purchasing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee and dependents
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Participation in the WA State Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Generous general leave accrual
• 11 paid holidays