GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Procurement Lead, a typical day will include the following duties:
Responsible for the procurement, invoicing and inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the program in coordination with GCI procurement team and program staff.
- Receive orders from the sales team or other procurement methods. Work with Accounting to make sure all items are processed correctly.
- Performs receiving functions - verifies contents of orders received, identifies issues, certifies completed orders.
- Negotiates and settles with sales team and vendors regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, overages, cancellations, and other changes.
- Maintains files and records of materials, inventories, and deliveries.
- Serves as a liaison between the program, the sales team and vendors in order to answer questions and resolve problems around booking and invoicing.
- Coordinates with Accounting and Sales to ensure prompt billing and payment.
- Supports internal and external audits, and prepares audit ready file documentation.
- Quickly and accurately submit purchase orders and receipts for invoice and reconciliation.
- Make sure customers have all the necessary equipment, and documentation associated with their orders.
- Participates in special projects as required
- Serves as the procurement lead for a team of 2+ procurement staff.
- May be responsible for procurement activities across multiple programs.
- Responsible for maintaining equipment in storage and conducting regular inventory of items.
Education: Bachelors Degree in business-related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience.
Qualifications:
· 3-5 years of related purchasing experience, or strong customer service experience.
· Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Proactive problem solver (e.g., delivery/shipping, back orders, non-responsive vendors, negotiating terms and conditions, etc.) and challenges focused on results.
· Mission-oriented team player, with strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to multitask, work independently, and manage time and workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
· Successfully works cross-functionally with sales, accounting, management, etc.
· Excellent systems skills to include MS Office365.
· Deltek CostPoint experience a plus, but not required.
A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelor of Business Administration or better. Experience Required Related purchasing experience. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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