Contract Administrator: 1st shift; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will ensure that our customer’s needs are being met by:  reviewing and accurately entering customer purchase orders and purchase order changes, verifying price and lead times, ensuring the production work orders are progressing in order to meet on dock dates and any communication and coordination with customers and others in order to meet the customer’s requirements.

•Responsible for accurate data entry and verification of purchase order requirements.•Act as liaison between customers and other Skills’ employees in order to provide accurate information to the customer and support customer and management directives.•Provide status updates, timelines and reports to customers.•Create a positive atmosphere for customers, vendors, and employees; present a professional, cooperative attitude and maintain a clean, organized workspace at all times.•Coordinate with other departments to insure production schedules will meet customer delivery requirements. •Able to identify and communicate critical issues to management in a timely manner.•Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.•Support and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

•Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment, particularly those persons with disabilities.•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), team oriented, and the ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.•Intermediate computer skills using Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word.•Familiarity with an MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system is a plus.•Basic understanding and familiarity with manufacturing processes.•Ability to effectively present information to customers and others.•Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships.•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.•Able to make independent decisions based on experience.•Experience in aerospace manufacturing is a plus.•Excellent organizational skills. •Knowledge of and ability to apply basic mathematical skills to the work environment.•Ability to travel with in the Puget Sound Region. 

•Ability to read, write, communicate and/or follow written and verbal instructions in English.    •Ability to communicate in English through voice, or American Sign Language or adaptive technology. 

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.  

•Associates Degree (A.A.) from two-year College or university or five years related experience and/or training.•Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee. 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. •Constant periods of sitting at a work station, keyboarding.•Constant use of fingers/hands/arms to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, type and reach.•Frequent exposure to indoor manufacturing environment. •Frequent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.•Occasional exposure to moderate noise.•Occasional lifting or moving items up to 10 lbs.

•Constant (67-100% of shift)•Frequent (34-66% of shift)•Occasional (11-33% of shift)

At Skills Inc., our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, which is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan to eligible employees.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting Social Enterprise and is organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We have three lines of business; Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace Finishing, and Business Solutions, that operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people and our social mission is to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities.

We accomplish our mission three ways; direct hire, vocational programs and services, and as a resource to the community.

Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it.

Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities, activities and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.   1st Shift; Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm 17 To 32 (USD) Hourly