We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in Calabasas, California. This role involves overseeing procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate across departments and drive operational excellence. Responsibilities:• Create and manage accurate purchase orders to support time-sensitive production needs.• Process goods receipts for purchase orders to ensure timely financial recognition.• Investigate and resolve outstanding purchase transactions efficiently.• Analyze spending data to identify opportunities for cost savings, with a focus on production and operational expenditures.• Collaborate with operations, finance, and procurement teams to maintain clear communication and streamline purchasing processes.• Facilitate effective sourcing techniques while tracking vendor KPIs to ensure compliance and performance.• Negotiate with vendors to maintain high standards of product and service quality.• Prepare and submit necessary documentation for onboarding new vendors.• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.• Take on special projects and tasks as assigned, with occasional travel as required.

• At least 4 years of experience in purchasing or procurement roles.• Proficiency in managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance.• Strong knowledge of creating and processing purchase orders.• Ability to analyze spending data and implement cost-saving strategies.• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across departments.• Experience in negotiating with vendors to uphold quality standards.• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.• Willingness to travel occasionally for business needs.

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Calabasas, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
38.00 - 41.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team on a Contract-to-Permanent basis in Calabasas, California. This role involves overseeing procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate across departments and drive operational excellence. Responsibilities:• Create and manage accurate purchase orders to support time-sensitive production needs.• Process goods receipts for purchase orders to ensure timely financial recognition.• Investigate and resolve outstanding purchase transactions efficiently.• Analyze spending data to identify opportunities for cost savings, with a focus on production and operational expenditures.• Collaborate with operations, finance, and procurement teams to maintain clear communication and streamline purchasing processes.• Facilitate effective sourcing techniques while tracking vendor KPIs to ensure compliance and performance.• Negotiate with vendors to maintain high standards of product and service quality.• Prepare and submit necessary documentation for onboarding new vendors.• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.• Take on special projects and tasks as assigned, with occasional travel as required.
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