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Saltchuk Marine Shared Services' (SMSS) dynamic customer-focused team provides a suite of support services including Accounting, Finance, Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), HSQE, Procurement, and Legal/Risk to Saltchuk Marine operating companies: Foss Maritime, AmNav, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge, and Young Brothers. Our work enables our sister companies to focus on the important work of keeping ships and cargo moving safely. We are headquartered in Downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood with easy transit access and a breathtaking view of Puget Sound. We offer competitive compensation and company Health Benefits: Dental, Medical, and Vision packages including health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts. Generous retirement benefits include 401(k) Plan with Company Match. Paid time off includes bereavement leave, jury duty, vacation, sick leave, holidays, and floating holidays. This position is responsible for managing suppliers and associated contracts, initiating planned sourcing activities, and representing the purchasing group at various meetings through the organization. Acts as the lead buyer to ensure the efficient and cost-effective procurement of complex and specialized goods and services. Essential Functions: * Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, acting as the primary liaison for contract-related issues for assigned contracts. * Develop, assess, negotiate, and implement diverse contracts across various categories. * Disseminate contract-related information to stakeholders effectively. * Manage correspondence and documentation pertaining to existing and ongoing contracts. * Oversee contract statuses and facilitate closure, extension, or renewal in the company's best interest. * Address and resolve any contract-related issues with external parties and within the organization. * Liaise closely with the Manager of Technical Services on contract and key procurement related matters. * Track cost savings and cost avoidance related to contract and sourcing initiatives. * Complete technical and special project buying. * Reviews requisitions. Solicits vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Issues requests for quotations as required. * Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests and prepares purchase orders or bid requests. Identifies like product for obsolete products. * Reviews quotes and bid proposals and negotiates purchases within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. * Expedites delivery of goods to users. Communicates delivery delays to requestor real-time. Knowledge and Skills: * 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain and contracts management. Experience in maritime industry preferred. * Excellent and proven negotiation and contract management skills. * Highly organized and analytical skills. * Ability to manage multiple complex projects at the same time. * Understanding of purchasing concepts, including strategic sourcing, process driven sourcing activities, supplier benchmarking, supplier management, joint process improvement, contract management and legal requirements. * General computer skills and advanced excel skills. * Competent in SAP material management and purchasing areas. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent is required and five or more years of related experience. Work with a computerized purchasing system and/or ERP system desired along with direct experience with SAP. Incentive Compensation Plan: This position may eligible for an Incentive Compensation Plan bonus of up to 20% of base pay, subject to Company and individual performance and per company policy. Individuals hired/transferred during the year will be eligible to receive a pro rata share after six (6) months of service in the event that a bonus is paid out. Vacation: This posi