Purchasing Analyst

Lynden Incorporated is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to work as part of our SeaTac based team.  In this role, you will assist in sourcing suppliers, processing purchase orders, managing inventory, and ensuring timely delivery of goods.This position is not safety sensitive.   Who we are:  Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company dedicated to helping our customers balance speed and budget through air, land, and sea shipping options. Our corporate office, home to 55 Financial Service professionals, supports 20 sister companies with over 2,500 employees. With a remarkable history of no layoffs in over 40 years, we offer you a stable and rewarding career that will be an adventure!   What you will be doing: Process and manage requisitions and Purchase Orders (PO) Review general ledger coding on POs to ensure accurate classifications Receive shipments in the financial system Work the payment queue from research to resolution Suggest Lynden purchasing strategy for commodity/good/service products utilizing knowledge of consumer and vendor supply chain Set the vendor negotiation strategy with Manager concurrence using the most impactful terms and conditions Negotiate terms and conditions with the vendor while coordinating with Legal, Safety, and other affected departments Initiate and lead supplier performance reviews with metrics, action plans, and follow-through to completion Able to pull data from multiple sources to generate a cross-company spend profile on a specific commodity Design and execute simple RFI/RFP/RFQs with input from cross-company, cross-department, and Manager Identify improvements to policies and procedures and suggest revisions   What we need from you (minimum requirements): Minimum of 1 year of purchasing, buying, or administrative office experience or Associates of Arts in Business Administration Proficient in Microsoft Office; Outlook, Work, and Excel   Preference if you also have: Oracle or Workday ERP, preferred Your work schedule:  Hybrid schedule with minimum 3 days onsite at our corporate office and 2 days offsite Live within commuting distance to SeaTac, WA This position is not eligible for relocation Available core hours Monday – Friday Perks of working at Lynden Incorporated:  The base wage range for this position is $66,000 to $76,000 per year. The actual offer will consider multiple factors including but not limited to experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-relevant considerations. We work in a casual office setting with an on-site gym. Easy access to Link Light Rail or free onsite parking. Our atmosphere is enjoyable and results-driven but focused on balancing life, health, and well-being.   What’s in it for you: Bonus: discretionary bonus program Career development: annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions. Medical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month. Dental & vision:low employee payroll deduction. Health insurance for your family: cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision from as low as $222/month. Healthcare savings account:Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). Paid Time Off: 17 days paid time off a year additional paid extended leave. PTO days increase with years of service. Paid holidays: 8 paid holidays a year in addition to your PTO. Retirement savings:401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched additional annual retirement contribution. Employee assistance program: no cost to you Life insurance, long term disability and AD&D: no cost to you Tuition reimbursement program: up to $3,500 a year Mass transportation reimbursement program: up to $135 per month    Fine Print: All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug screen, excluding marijuana where prohibited by law. Random drug testing is required for all Lynden Incorporated employees, excluding marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions in Washington. Lynden Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Lynden Incorporated does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Veterans and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $66,000 - $76,000