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Job Description

Job Description

Drive Aerospace Programs Forward : Purchasing / Procurement Associate

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Global Aerospace Leader

Location : Everett, WA 98204

Job Type : Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)

Schedule : Monday–Friday | First Shift, 8 : 00 AM–3 : 00 PM

Pay Rate : 54.56 per hour

Where Strategic Procurement Meets Aerospace Innovation

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to bring on a seasoned Purchasing / Procurement Associate . This role is critical to ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost-effective procurement across complex aerospace programs.

If you’re a motivated, detail-driven procurement professional with strong judgment, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, this role puts you at the center of high-impact supply chain decisions.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will independently manage procurement activities while supporting program buyers and aerospace programs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

Executing procurement processes, standards, and operational plans

Preparing and managing RFPs, bid packages, and negotiation strategies

Issuing purchase orders, approving payments, and negotiating terms and pricing

Compiling price proposals, cost analyses, and financial reports to support sourcing decisions

Monitoring supplier and contract performance to ensure compliance

Communicating with suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages or delays

Responding to internal customer inquiries regarding order status, changes, or cancellations

Supporting procurement across a wide range of commodities, including machined parts, sheet metal, vacuum-formed parts, hardware, and electrical components

Using Microsoft Excel daily for pivot tables, lookups (including XLOOKUP), sorting, and filtering

Working autonomously with limited supervision while influencing stakeholders through facts, policies, and best practices

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

Minimum of 7+ years of relevant Supply Chain experience

Direct Purchasing and Procurement experience (planners not required)

Strong motivation, sound judgment, and proven work ethic

Ability to manage complex problems independently

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and / or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies : 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in an aerospace or manufacturing environment

SAP ERP experience (preferred, not a dealbreaker)

Background working with CI Business and MPI environments

Experience managing projects and part purchasing activities

Some program management exposure

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect highly skilled professionals with meaningful roles at industry-leading companies. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from :

Highly competitive hourly compensation

A stable, first-shift schedule supporting work-life balance

The opportunity to influence high-visibility aerospace programs

A professional culture that values accountability, autonomy, and results

Exposure to complex, rewarding work within a global aerospace organization

Ready to Make an Impact in Aerospace Procurement?

If you bring experience, initiative, and the confidence to own your work, this is your opportunity to contribute at a high level.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Purchasing / Procurement Associate in Everett, WA.

Pay Details : 54.56 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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