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8 results for Purchasing Specialist in Los Angeles, CA

Purchasing Specialist

El Segundo, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Update and revise purchase orders in SAP</li><li>Attach supporting documentation to purchase orders</li><li>Re-send revised purchase orders through Ariba</li><li>Perform pricing updates and data entry</li><li>Communicate with suppliers regarding updated pricing</li><li>Provide administrative support to the Purchasing team</li></ul>
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Procurement Specialist

West Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Project Procurement Specialist Our client is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to support transactional procurement activities for a large capital project. This role will focus on purchase order processing, vendor follow-up, document control, expediting and procurement administration. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders</li><li>Track order status, delivery dates and supplier acknowledgments</li><li>Maintain procurement logs and documentation</li><li>Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve order issues</li><li>Support invoice matching, expediting and reporting</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>2+ years of purchasing or procurement support experience</li><li>Strong experience with purchase orders, vendor communication and tracking</li><li>ERP system and Excel proficiency</li><li>Detail-oriented and able to support high-volume transactional work</li><li>Project, construction, industrial or manufacturing experience preferred</li></ul>
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Procurement Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing coordination and facilities-related operations for projects based in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance order management, vendor coordination, and reporting responsibilities while keeping multiple initiatives organized. The person in this role will work closely with procurement, accounting, construction, and facilities teams to help maintain smooth execution across openings, remodels, refreshes, and ongoing service needs. Responsibilities: • Create and oversee purchase orders in the Coupa P2P platform for assigned spend categories tied to new locations, renovation work, and refresh initiatives. • Monitor orders from creation through receipt and invoicing, addressing delivery issues, billing mismatches, and vendor follow-up as needed. • Keep procurement documentation current by maintaining confirmation records, lead-time updates, shipment visibility, and related tracking details. • Coordinate onboarding steps for new suppliers, including system setup and supporting documentation, in partnership with procurement and accounting stakeholders. • Review work orders, proposals, and invoices within Service Channel and identify items that require action from internal teams or outside partners. • Produce and maintain facilities reporting, including recurring reports for cross-functional stakeholders who rely on operational updates. • Support the search and selection of local service providers using facilities sourcing tools and approved vendor channels. • Partner with facilities, construction, and other business teams on rollout activities, cost-efficiency efforts, and warranty-related follow-up work.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Purchasing Agent

Santa Fe Springs, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
Purchasing Agent – Join a Growing, Dynamic Organization!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!Our client, an established and expanding organization in Brea, CA, is seeking a Purchasing Agent 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.What You'll Do<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>What We're Looking For<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> 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]
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Supply Chain Specialist

Torrance, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to support inventory planning, logistics coordination, and supply chain operations for a restaurants and catering organization in Torrance, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can balance day-to-day execution with project-based process improvement while working across purchasing, distribution, and operational teams. The role will focus on maintaining product flow, analyzing stock levels, and helping manage supply chain initiatives, including support for PeopleSoft-related project activities when needed. Only candidates local to the Los Angeles metropolitan area will be considered for this role. This role is infrequently required to report onsite to the Torrance warehouse. Responsibilities:• Coordinate supply chain activities to help ensure timely movement of goods, accurate inventory levels, and consistent support for business operations.• Review inventory data and demand patterns to identify shortages, excess stock, and opportunities to improve replenishment decisions.• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve delivery issues, maintain supply continuity, and improve service performance.• Track logistics activity across ordering, transportation, and distribution processes to support efficient product availability.• Contribute to supply chain projects by organizing timelines, documenting progress, and assisting with PeopleSoft-related coordination tasks as required.• Prepare reports and operational summaries that highlight inventory trends, service metrics, and areas needing corrective action.• Support process improvements that strengthen planning accuracy, reduce operational disruption, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Procurement Consultant

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
70 - 80 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking a Procurement Manager Consultant to lead IT strategic sourcing and vendor management initiatives for a large organization in Los Angeles, California. This 3+ month hybrid engagement calls for a detail-oriented professional who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to drive value, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across IT spend categories and a proven ability to lead sourcing strategy, contract negotiations, and category planning within a complex organizational environment. Responsibilities:• Direct procurement initiatives across technology-related categories, including software, SaaS platforms, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, cybersecurity solutions, and outsourced service agreements.• Oversee competitive sourcing events by coordinating bid processes, reviewing vendor proposals, and leading selection activities through contract award and renewal stages.• Build category plans that support business priorities while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve contract value, and limit supplier-related risk.• Analyze spending patterns, industry pricing, and market conditions to inform procurement strategies and strengthen decision-making.• Negotiate commercial terms and contractual agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, service levels, and compliance standards.• Monitor supplier performance through governance activities, issue resolution, and ongoing relationship management to maintain service quality and accountability.• Partner with teams across IT, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to align purchasing strategies with operational and financial goals.• Support procurement process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall buying effectiveness across the organization.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Bilingual Purchasing Assistant

Torrance, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Bilingual Purchasing Assistant to support day-to-day procurement operations in Torrance, California. This permanent position is ideal for someone who can coordinate purchasing activities with accuracy, communicate effectively in Japanese and English, and stay organized in a fast-moving environment. The role is primarily focused on purchasing, with occasional backup assistance for basic IT-related tasks when needed. Responsibilities:• Coordinate purchasing activities by creating, tracking, and updating purchase orders to support timely material availability• Communicate with vendors and internal teams in Japanese and English to confirm order details, resolve discrepancies, and maintain smooth procurement flow• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and related documentation with a high level of attention to detail• Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning to help prevent shortages or overstock situations• Support import or logistics-related purchasing processes by following shipment status and coordinating required information• Use Excel tools such as formulas and pivot tables to analyze purchasing data, prepare reports, and identify trends• Help troubleshoot routine system or user issues and provide basic backup support for Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, or related business systems when IT coverage is needed• Assist with user access updates, permission maintenance, and other administrative support tasks tied to business applications as assigned
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Customer Service Specialist

Ontario, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
Our company is seeking a contract Customer Service Specialist to support daily customer interactions and help ensure a positive service experience. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized and passionate about helping customers resolve questions and concerns in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Respond to customer inquiries by phone, email and chat in a professional and timely manner Resolve customer issues related to orders, accounts, billing or service requests Maintain accurate records of customer interactions in company systems Escalate complex issues to the appropriate internal team when needed Provide product and service information to customers Support administrative tasks related to customer accounts and service operations Follow company procedures and service standards to ensure customer satisfaction
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z