Procurement/Purchasing Associate Location:Everett, WA Job ID: #68997 Pay Range: $40-46 Job Description: Must have movitvationand good work ethic. Tasks/responsibilities will come from the program buyer. Experience is more important than having an AA or Bachelor's for this role. Job Duties: Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis. Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction. Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization's best interest. Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance. Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices. Prepares requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts. Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries. Established and productive professional contributor. Problems faced are difficult and may be complex. Works autonomously with limited supervision. Influences others within the work area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices. Education/Qualifications: HS Diploma/GED Required and at least 3-4 years of relevant experience working within Supply Chain (**do not need planners) Experience: NEEDS Purchasing and Procurement experience Citizenship: Must be US Citizen or US Person (Green Card holder) Schedule: CORE HOURS 9am - 3pm MUST HAVE flexibility (8hrs/day) Tier meetings with Philliphines start at 8am and sometimes in afternoon at 3pm (not necessarily involved every day) Late meetings will be allowed to be remote from home - - this will be discussed during interview process No overtime unless approved by manager prior FULLY ON SITE Possible temp to perm for the right person and dependent on business needs Benefits provided: 401K,medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment with Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is governed on the basis of qualifications and competence without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.