NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Inventory Purchasing Specialist (IPS) II - West Point
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $90K/yrKing County is dedicated to providing essential public services while promoting a cleaner and more sustainable community. The Inventory Purchasing Specialist II will support the Wastewater Treatment Division by purchasing goods and services, managing inventory, and ensuring the smooth operation of the purchasing process.
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Responsibilities
Purchase goods, commodities and services for an industrial environment. Obtain price quotes, research vendor sources, and select vendors for purchase of standard parts, materials, supplies, tools and services. Conduct price comparisons to identify savings
Coordinate with 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/back orders
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 system. Input and research inventory and direct purchases, disbursements, inventory adjustments and the history of parts use. Update computer master files
Recommend strategies for surplus, sale and salvage of obsolete inventory items; gather items
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge and skill in purchasing goods, commodities, and services using WTD computer systems
Advanced knowledge and skill in inventory management and warehouse operation
Knowledge and skill in heavy duty and industrial parts
Knowledge and skill in problem solving discrepancies with central purchasing agencies
Knowledge and skill employing computerized systems to manage inventory
Strong customer service skills with comprehensive follow-up when required
Preferred
Forklift certification
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
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: eligible King County employees may 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
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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