Purchasing Coordinator at Alaska Marine Lines in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

Alaska Marine Lines is seeking a motivated individual to join the Purchasing team as a Purchasing Coordinator. Our purchasing coordinators excel at building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while ensuring accurate and timely procurement and distribution of materials. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Prepare and issue purchase orders. Assist in negotiations with vendors to secure favorable pricing and payment terms.   

• Facilitate the prompt procurement and delivery of items, materials, equipment, and components to ensure seamless inventory management, supply continuity, and uninterrupted site services to support marine operation and maintenance activities.  

• Utilize existing vendors, negotiated pricing, and delivery schedules, to provide overall value to internal customers.  

• Manage purchase orders from requisition to receipt, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.  

• Support cross-functional teams and special projects as needed.  

• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery schedules, resolve delays or shortages, damaged goods, or invoicing discrepancies.  

• Collaborate with internal departments (such as Operations, Warehouse, and Maintenance) to forecast procurement needs and optimal inventory levels.  

• Maintain up-to-date accurate procurement and supplier records, including price lists, contracts, terms, and delivery performance metrics.  

• Participate in vendor onboarding, evaluations, and periodic performance reviews.  

• Assist with cost analysis and cost-saving initiatives, including identifying alternate sources  

• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and industry regulations in all procurement activities.  

• Support recurring physical inventory counts, and internal controls as needed.  

• Continuously seek process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness within the procurement function.  

• Regularly operate a forklift or company vehicle to move or deliver orders.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and physical demands in the work environment. 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

High school education or GED is required.  Preferred qualifications include Two-year college or technical education in purchasing, or related experience and training in procurement, supply chain coordination, warehousing, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: 

• Ability to meet a regular work schedule.  

• Ability to work overtime and/or flex schedule when required. 

• Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Daily physical presence is required. 

• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines. 

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.   

• Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment. 

• PC skills required:  Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and keyboarding proficiency. 

• Experience in Workday and Trimble TMT Fleet Maintenance software is preferred. 

**Pay rate is dependent on experience**

Your benefits will include:

Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time

Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in additional to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)

Health Insurance - medical, dental and vision with low employee contributions

Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family

401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay for at no cost to you

Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you

Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement

Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays)

Discretionary Bonus Program

Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews 

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