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Purchasing & Procurement Contractor
<p>The position operates on a 4/10 schedule with a 6:30 AM start time, which provides an additional day off each week.</p><p>Compensation is still being finalized with the city, but based on the level of experience and system knowledge they are seeking, we anticipate the pay range to be competitive within the public sector purchasing market.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p> • Reviewing and approving requisitions and purchase orders</p><p> • Supporting decentralized purchasing operations across the city</p><p> • Processing and setting up purchase orders</p><p> • Ensuring compliance documentation, insurance requirements, and approvals are complete</p><p> • Assisting with year-end close activities for procurement and fiscal operations</p><p> • Supporting capital improvement and operational purchasing projects</p><p> • Working closely with vendors and internal departments</p><p> • Acting as lead support to the Purchasing Clerk</p><p>Requirements:</p><p> • Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency</p><p> • Experience drafting and reviewing reports</p><p> • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Tyler Eden purchasing module</p><p> • Experience with procurement, purchasing, or public sector purchasing operations</p><p> • Experience with web-based reporting tools such as Simpler or similar platforms preferred</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p> • Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency</p><p> • Experience drafting and reviewing reports</p><p> • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Tyler Eden purchasing module</p><p> • Experience with procurement, purchasing, or public sector purchasing operations</p><p> • Experience with web-based reporting tools such as Simpler or similar platforms preferred</p>
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  • South Gate, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
  • <p>The position operates on a 4/10 schedule with a 6:30 AM start time, which provides an additional day off each week.</p><p>Compensation is still being finalized with the city, but based on the level of experience and system knowledge they are seeking, we anticipate the pay range to be competitive within the public sector purchasing market.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p> • Reviewing and approving requisitions and purchase orders</p><p> • Supporting decentralized purchasing operations across the city</p><p> • Processing and setting up purchase orders</p><p> • Ensuring compliance documentation, insurance requirements, and approvals are complete</p><p> • Assisting with year-end close activities for procurement and fiscal operations</p><p> • Supporting capital improvement and operational purchasing projects</p><p> • Working closely with vendors and internal departments</p><p> • Acting as lead support to the Purchasing Clerk</p><p>Requirements:</p><p> • Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency</p><p> • Experience drafting and reviewing reports</p><p> • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Tyler Eden purchasing module</p><p> • Experience with procurement, purchasing, or public sector purchasing operations</p><p> • Experience with web-based reporting tools such as Simpler or similar platforms preferred</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
  • 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

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