Procurement Operations Specialist - Make an Impact Beyond the Purchase Order <br> We are partnering with a well established leader in the transportation and logistics industry seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to join their team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is based in the South Seattle/West Seattle area and requires 3-4 days per week onsite. <br> This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and serving as the operational backbone of a procurement function. You'll work closely with category management, finance, accounts payable, legal, and business stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are accurate, compliant, and scalable. This role goes well beyond transactional purchasing. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership, learns quickly, and enjoys solving problems that don't always come with a clear roadmap. <br> What You'll Do Manage purchase order creation, revisions, and lifecycle activities Ensure purchase orders are accurate and aligned with contracts, pricing, payment terms, and coding requirements Maintain vendor records and supplier onboarding documentation Support contract setup, contract administration, and procurement system updates Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and improve process efficiency Validate financial coding, cost centers, approvals, and procurement compliance requirements Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and internal stakeholders on procurement initiatives Track procurement metrics and identify opportunities for process improvements Support supplier onboarding, catalog management, and procurement system enhancements Assist with operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function