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50 Washington postings
across 1 occupation the EWU Math BS prepares you for
· ranked by how many tasks your 16 declared courses cover.
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Last posting in this list dated 2026-10-02 .
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Senior Manager - Azure Kubernetes Engineer
Cognizant
Salem, OR
2026-10-01
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager - Azure Kubernetes Engineer
Cognizant
Boise, ID
2026-10-01
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager, Health Benefits Consulting
Deloitte
Portland, OR
2026-10-01
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager - Azure Kubernetes Engineer
Cognizant
Olympia, WA
2026-10-01
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager, Health Benefits Consulting
Deloitte
Seattle, WA
2026-10-01
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, MDR & Threat Hunting
Zscaler
Bellevue, WA
2026-10-01
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Machine Learning Engineering, Advertiser Experience ML
Snap Inc.
Bellevue, WA
2026-10-01
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Customer Service
Genesee & Wyoming
Eugene, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Eugene, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager - Spares Operations
Lumen
Salem, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Systems Engineering
Oracle
Salem, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Strategic Programs
Coinbase
Salem, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, SDR
iCIMS
Salem, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Revenue Cycle - Cash Application & Payment Integrity
Cardinal Health
Salem, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Standard Cost
Cardinal Health
Salem, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Salem, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Pocatello, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Idaho Falls, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager - Spares Operations
Lumen
Boise, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Systems Engineering
Oracle
Boise, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Strategic Programs
Coinbase
Boise, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, SDR
iCIMS
Boise, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Revenue Cycle - Cash Application & Payment Integrity
Cardinal Health
Boise, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Standard Cost
Cardinal Health
Boise, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Meridian, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Nampa, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Boise, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Kellogg, ID
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager, Medical Imaging (Licensed)
Kaiser Permanente
Vancouver, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Gresham, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Hillsboro, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Portland, OR
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Vancouver, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Spokane, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
PeopleReady
Tacoma, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager - Spares Operations
Lumen
Olympia, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Systems Engineering
Oracle
Olympia, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Strategic Programs
Coinbase
Olympia, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, SDR
iCIMS
Olympia, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Revenue Cycle - Cash Application & Payment Integrity
Cardinal Health
Olympia, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Standard Cost
Cardinal Health
Olympia, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Tacoma, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Manager, Advanced Analytics (BI + AI Enablement)
CDM Smith
Olympia, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Sr Procurement Manager - Data Center Modularization, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement
Amazon
Seattle, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Sr Procurement Manager - Data Center Modularization, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement
Amazon
Seattle, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Sr Procurement Manager - Data Center Modularization, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement
Amazon
Seattle, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Sourcing Manager
CBRE
Redmond, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager, Trade Marketing
Unilever
Seattle, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager, Social Strategy - Nordstrom & Beauty (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Nordstrom
Seattle, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.
Senior Manager, Retail Sales, Americas
Unilever
Seattle, WA
2026-09-30
Tasks you're prepared for
(2 of 18 for Purchasing Managers)
Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
Tasks you'd need to develop
(16)
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. (importance 4.6/5)
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales. (importance 4.5/5)
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. (importance 4.2/5)
These could be filled by an applied project, elective, or internship — see the program page for examples.