DSHS FTAA Procurement & Supply Support Specialist 2

About the role

We have an on-site opportunity for you to join our warehousing team at Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center in Shoreline, WA. This position plans, coordinates, and performs procurement of services, supplies, materials, parts and equipment to support the dietary warehouse and other warehouse operations in accordance with state laws, agency policies and procedures, and requirements. This position is a great opportunity for someone with experience in procurement and warehouse operations and requires 100% onsite work. This position is responsible for managing daily dietary warehouse operations, ordering perishable food and supplies according to department guidelines, receiving food deliveries, stocking products, pulling orders, conducting inventory counts, managing inventory records, and ensuring products are organized and distributed to the kitchen in a timely manner. This is a hands-on, detail-focused role that supports the daily needs of the people who live and work at the facility. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience in inventory and warehouse operations while supporting the day-to-day needs of Fircrest RHC. You’ll work as part of a supportive team that helps ensure essential goods and supplies are available where and when they are needed to support facility operations and the people we serve.

Responsibilities

• Performs procurement, warehousing, and distribution functions of consumable dietary products and supplies in accordance with state laws, agency policies and procedures, and requirements
• Receive deliveries, verify quantity and quality of items, and coordinate distribution of items across the facility
• Complete cycle counts and other assigned inventory activities
• Communicate with vendors and staff to resolve any issues with orders or deliveries
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, inputs receipts, and forwards documentation to the fiscal office for timely vendor payments
• Keep warehouse areas clean, organized, and safely stocked
• Provide excellent customer service to staff and residents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience as a purchasing professional
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or closely allied field; OR
• An Associate of Arts Degree in Purchasing Management, Business Administration or closely allied field AND two years of full-time purchasing experience OR
• Two years of experience as a Procurement and Supply Specialist 1
• Full-time experience as a purchasing professional will substitute on a year-for-year basis

Benefits

• King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use
• Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary

Schedule

This position requires 100% onsite work.