Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract

We are looking for a Buyer / Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage purchase orders and contracts.
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, orders, backorders, and delivery dates.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Track purchase orders and expedite late deliveries.
• Research and resolve purchasing and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documents for audit purposes.
• Review bid documents and support the purchasing process.
• Use procurement systems, Microsoft Office, and spreadsheets to maintain and report purchasing information.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, or buying.
• Knowledge of purchase orders, contracts, vendors, and procurement processes.
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Public-sector/government purchasing experience is preferred.

Ideal Candidate: Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, dependable, and comfortable working with vendors and internal teams in a fast-paced environment.