<p>Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Procurement Business Partner for a long-term contract opportunity with a leading entertainment studio in Los Angeles, California. This high-impact role is ideal for a strategic, analytically minded professional who can translate procurement data into meaningful business insights and help leadership make well-informed purchasing decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will partner closely with procurement, finance, and operations leaders to analyze spend, evaluate supplier performance, and identify opportunities for cost optimization across key categories. You will also turn complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and executive leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a highly visible opportunity for a hands-on consultant who brings a strong blend of analytics, procurement expertise, and executive communication skills—and who is excited to support business strategy within a world-class entertainment organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine purchasing, supplier, and category data to identify savings potential, performance gaps, and areas of operational risk.</p><p>• Turn quantitative findings into practical recommendations that strengthen sourcing plans, negotiation strategies, and category decisions.</p><p>• Work closely with procurement, finance, and operational teams to define reporting needs, performance measures, and decision-support metrics.</p><p>• Assess spend behavior and business demand patterns by creating dashboards, scorecards and reporting tools to highlight trends, improve forecasting, and advance cost-control initiatives.</p><p>• Prepare concise presentations and business cases that help senior leaders evaluate options and make strategic decisions.</p><p>• Combine internal reporting with external market research to benchmark vendors, compare spend performance, and guide procurement planning.</p><p>• Lead analytics assignments from initial problem definition through analysis, insight development, and stakeholder buy-in.</p><p>• Recommend and support improvements to reporting practices, data quality standards, and procurement-related processes.</p><p>• Manage several priorities at once in a deadline-driven setting while maintaining precision and strong attention to detail.</p>
<p>Purchasing Agent – Join a Growing, Dynamic Organization!</p><p>Are you a highly organized purchasing professional who enjoys building strong vendor relationships, negotiating the best value, and keeping operations running smoothly? If you're looking for an opportunity to make an impact with a growing and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!</p><p>Our client, an established and expanding organization in <strong>Brea, CA</strong>, is seeking a <strong>Purchasing Agent</strong> to join their collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in ensuring the right materials are delivered at the right time. You'll work closely with operations, sales leadership, and suppliers while playing a critical role in the company's continued growth and success.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Manage the procurement of materials, products, and services to support business operations.</li><li>Prepare, issue, and monitor purchase orders, ensuring pricing, quantities, and order details are accurate.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors while negotiating pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.</li><li>Track supplier performance and proactively communicate order status and potential delays to internal teams.</li><li>Resolve issues related to late deliveries, damaged goods, pricing discrepancies, and product quality.</li><li>Reconcile trade and exchange purchases while ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.</li><li>Maintain purchasing records and material data with exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline procurement processes.</li><li>Collaborate closely with sales leadership and cross-functional departments to anticipate purchasing needs and ensure operational success.</li><li>Help drive efficiency while maintaining high standards of service, quality, and cost control.</li></ul><p>What We're Looking For</p><ul><li>Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or vendor management.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy when processing purchase orders and maintaining records.</li><li>Ability to build productive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Proficiency with ERP systems, purchasing software, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013472319 email resume to [email protected]</p>
We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to join a team in Burbank, California and provide dependable support for day-to-day procurement and purchasing administration. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is highly organized, detail focused, and interested in building experience within supply chain and purchasing operations. The role offers the opportunity to work on-site in a fast-moving environment while helping keep purchasing activities accurate, timely, and well documented.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine incoming purchase requests to confirm details are complete, accurate, and ready for processing.<br>• Evaluate supplier quotations by comparing pricing, lead times, and order terms to support informed purchasing decisions.<br>• Prepare purchase orders and related procurement paperwork, then route documents through the approval process.<br>• Keep purchasing files, order logs, and tracking spreadsheets current to support visibility across procurement activity.<br>• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to provide updates on order status, delivery timing, and request progress.<br>• Assist with daily purchasing tasks to help ensure departmental needs are addressed within expected timelines.<br>• Provide administrative support for procurement operations, including document handling and records organization.<br>• Follow established purchasing policies and documentation requirements to maintain compliance and consistency.
<p>We're looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Purchasing IT Coordinator</strong> to manage the procurement of IT hardware, software, licensing, and technology products. This is an operations-focused role where you'll work with internal teams and vendors to source products, obtain pricing, place orders, track deliveries, and resolve order issues.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Obtain and compare vendor quotes, pricing, and availability</li><li>Create and manage purchase orders</li><li>Track shipments and delivery timelines</li><li>Coordinate with vendors, distributors, and internal teams</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation</li><li>Support procurement reporting, inventory tracking, and process improvements</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Purchaser to join a growing construction organization in Chino, California. This role focuses on securing materials and equipment that keep projects moving efficiently, while balancing cost, quality, and delivery expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong vendor management skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to collaborate closely with project and field teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Source construction materials, tools, and equipment based on project scope, budget targets, and schedule requirements.<br>• Build productive partnerships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to support reliable pricing and service.<br>• Review quotations from multiple sources, compare value, and negotiate favorable costs, terms, and delivery commitments.<br>• Prepare and release purchase orders, then monitor open orders to help ensure materials arrive when needed.<br>• Work with project managers, estimators, and field personnel to anticipate upcoming purchasing needs and prevent delays.<br>• Track stock levels and arrange replenishment for commonly used items to support uninterrupted operations.<br>• Examine purchasing data to identify savings opportunities and recommend more efficient procurement practices.<br>• Maintain complete and accurate procurement records while ensuring adherence to company standards, contract terms, and safety requirements.