Purchasing Agent

**This is a direct hire position with one of our clients in Seattle, WA. This role will report onsite M-F with occasional remote work on Fridays at the managers discretion. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.**

Our client is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join their growing team in Seattle, WA. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who has some purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience and is looking to continue developing their career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The Purchasing Agent will work closely with our existing purchasing team member to support inventory procurement, vendor management, purchase order processing, inbound shipments, and inventory operations.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders.

• Coordinate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, and inventory requirements.

• Assist with inbound shipment tracking, consolidation, and reconciliation activities.

• Work closely with accounting to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies.

• Partner with warehouse teams to ensure incoming inventory matches expected quantities and specifications.

• Support international purchasing activities involving suppliers and shipments from Europe and China.