“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals

• 350+ locations worldwide across 60+ countries

• Fortune 500

• Globally unified systems

Looking for your next challenge? How about helping our 250+ offices and partners acquire the technology needed to effect significant growth in the global market! Expeditors' IT Procurement team is located at our corporate office and is an essential part of maintaining our standing as a leader in global logistics. As an IT Procurement Buyer I, your primary responsibility will be to support Expeditors with the acquisition of goods and services and properly receiving, coding, and facilitating payment of vendor invoices to our Accounting department. We are looking for someone who is proactive, methodical, and possesses a high bar of excellence for themselves and their work. If you are the kind of person who obsesses over details, thrives in a professional and collaborative environment, and jumps at the opportunities to provide world-class service to global partners, then Expeditors may be the place for you. 

What you'll be doing:

• Request quotes

• Create order requests

• Issue purchase orders

• Process vendor invoices to Accounting for payment

• Process telecom billings to Accounting for payment

• Document procedures, processes, policies, and best practices

• Create tax and payment allocations, including for enterprise/global billing

• Maintain vendor relationships and address issues when they occur

• Provide status and other details for department leaders

• Process and action incoming internal support requests

• Additional Buyer related tasks as needed

What you bring to this role:

• Being proactive – you don't wait for things to do, you seek them out

• A great attitude – you love helping people and they also love working with you

• Curiosity – you never stop wanting to learn and are not afraid to question why things are done the way they are

• Being organized – you know exactly where everything is and when things need to get done

• Communication and Collaboration – you can deliver a clear and concise message, both written and verbal to a wide audience, and work well with all levels of an organization

• Financial knowledge – you have a fundamental understanding of accounting principles

• Confidentiality – you know what information is confidential and you do your part in protecting it

• Detail oriented – paying close attention to details and delivering a high level of accuracy are your code

• Sense of humor – you spend a good amount of time at work, and you know the importance of having fun while you are there

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

• Downtown Seattle

• Federal Way

• Lynnwood

• Bellevue (Factoria)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant experience with accounting, bookkeeping, and/or purchasing functions

• Foundational skill level using Microsoft Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize and multitask while maintaining deadline constraints  

• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

• 1-2 years' experience managing telecom billings

• 1-2 years' experience with accounting fundamentals (practices and terminology)

• 1-2 years' experience with procuring IT hardware, software, and services

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Expected base salary:  $50,000 to $60,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid vacation

• Holidays (10)

• Flexible Days (2)

• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)

• Commuter Benefit

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Training and Personnel Development Program

• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday 

• Business professional dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.