Inventory Purchasing Specialist II (West Point Treatment Plant)
- Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Please note that first priority will be given to S.E.I.U., Wastewater Local 925 candidates. This is Term-Limited Temporary vacancy, expected to last approximately one year.
WTD is committed to the principles of Equity and Social Justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. King County and WTD value life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans.
WORK SCHEDULE: These positions may be assigned to work a 4 x 10 schedule. Applicants must be available to work any and all assigned shift schedules. This position is overtime eligible.
Division VALUES
- Safety: We protect ourselves and others before all other priorities. Safety is a virtue to be instilled in each of us.
- Innovation: We foster a creative environment where employees openly and enthusiastically search for new ways to improve our work.
- Spirit of Service: We reliably and equitably deliver exceptional products and services to our customers and communities all day, every day.
- Empowered Teams: We respect, trust, collaborate and communicate openly – embracing problems and conflict as opportunities to create solutions.
- Communication: We listen to and share with each other timely, accurate and clear information to ensure the effective performance of our work.
- Cultivate Mastery: We provide opportunities to encourage each other to reach our highest level of performance within an inclusive, positive, fun work environment.
- Financial Accountability: We are responsible stewards of public dollars.
JOB SUMMARY: We are currently recruiting for 1 (one) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) for one year. Inventory Purchasing Specialist II at the West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. The responsibilities of this position include maintaining specialized inventory, purchasing goods and services and ensuring documentation and inventory control. Duties also include stocking shelves, unloading trucks, cleaning the warehouse and picking up and delivering items- Job Duties
- Purchase goods, commodities and services. Obtain price quotes, research vendor sources and select vendors for the purchase of standard parts, materials, supplies, tools and services. Conduct price comparisons to identify savings.
- Coordinate with the central purchasing office. Prepare requests for purchasing authorization/limited procurement requisitions for minority/women business enterprises. Prepare change order requests. Assist with the preparation and review of bid specifications.
- Receive, analyze and order critical and non-standard requests. Process standard non-inventory items. Update current computerized and manual pricing information.
- Expedite operational orders/overdue/backorders.
- Solve problems with accounts payable invoicing errors. Resolve discrepancies. Review billings for accuracy.
- Manage inventory warehousing disbursements and document stock levels, process inventory purchases, perform cycle counts, perform physical inventory audits, ship and receive from warehouse and perform material handling. Acknowledge receipt of goods and services. Maintain adequate supplies to meet user needs.
- Maintain computerized internal purchasing/inventory records and information systems. Input and research inventory and direct purchases, disbursements, inventory adjustments and the history of parts use.
- Monitor the use, storage and handling of hazardous materials.
- Issue and maintain special tools and equipment
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Demonstrated increasingly responsible industrial experience in purchasing; where the primary duty was purchasing, working with procurement, and research with vendor contracts
- Demonstrated increasingly responsible industrial experience in basic accounting and bookkeeping principles
- Demonstrated increasingly responsible industrial experience in basic warehousing equipment and supplies
- Demonstrated increasingly responsible industrial experience in general office procedures and policies
- Excellent oral and written communications skills and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer and mathematics skills
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Skill in the interpretation and evaluation of manuals and catalogs
- Skill in operating forklift and other material handling equipment (highly desired)
Licensing/Certification:- Washington State Driver's License
- Forklift Operator Certification - Highly Desired
- Supplemental Information
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by Wastewater S.E.I.U. Local 925
WORKING CONDITIONS: Working inside and outside and in inclement weather conditions at a Wastewater Treatment Facility
SELECTION PROCESS: Review of the application materials- King county application, resume and cover letter. Additionally, applicants will go through a virtual practical test and an interview.
HOW TO APPLY
Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rijul Bhaskar
Senior Human Resource Analyst
rbhaskar@kingcounty.gov
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Are you an S.E.I.U. Local 925 member?
- Yes
- No
02Do you have increasingly responsible industrial experience in purchasing; where the primary duty was purchasing, working with procurement, and research with vendor contracts?- Yes
- No
03Do you have increasingly responsible industrial experience in basic accounting and bookkeeping principles?- Yes
- No
04Do you have increasingly responsible industrial experience in basic warehousing equipment and supplies?- Yes
- No
05Have you included a resume and a cover letter?- Yes
- No
Required Question