We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategy and supplier partnerships for a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Vista, California. This role will shape procurement decisions across materials, components, equipment, and services while working closely with technical and operational teams to support product development and production growth. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, global supplier management expertise, and the ability to reduce cost while strengthening supply continuity and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and implement sourcing plans for raw materials, purchased parts, capital assets, and external services across global supply markets.<br>• Direct supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management, with particular attention to partners located in Asia, including China.<br>• Manage complex commercial discussions covering pricing structures, long-term agreements, payment conditions, shipping terms, warranty coverage, and contractual risk provisions.<br>• Build dual-source strategies and proactive contingency plans to minimize exposure related to capacity constraints, geopolitical developments, quality concerns, and transportation disruptions.<br>• Lead cost improvement efforts by analyzing total cost of ownership and identifying savings opportunities throughout the supplier network.<br>• Work closely with Engineering, Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to align supplier capabilities with development builds and production scale-up needs.<br>• Verify supplier preparedness for pilot operations and volume manufacturing by assessing capacity, process stability, and quality system effectiveness.<br>• Oversee supplier performance through structured business reviews focused on cost, quality, delivery, service levels, and responsiveness.<br>• Partner with Legal and Finance to maintain contract compliance, manage commercial risk, and ensure adherence to company policies and procurement systems such as NetSuite or comparable platforms.<br>• Prepare procurement updates and sourcing performance summaries for executive leadership, and conduct supplier visits or audits as needed to support qualification and ongoing performance management.
<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.
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain/Logistics Manager to lead trade compliance and regulatory operations for a retail organization in Torrance, California. This position oversees import and export compliance programs, strengthens internal controls, and ensures alignment with applicable customs and government trade requirements. The role also partners closely with logistics, supply chain, operations, and leadership teams to reduce risk, improve processes, and support efficient cross-border movement of goods.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct regional customs and trade compliance activities, ensuring import and export operations meet applicable regulatory obligations.<br>• Supervise and develop the regulatory control team, offering expert guidance on complex compliance matters and day-to-day execution.<br>• Manage key compliance areas such as tariff classification, licensing, permits, certifications, and import/export control requirements.<br>• Create, refine, and maintain policies, standard operating procedures, and internal control measures that support consistent regulatory adherence.<br>• Track regulatory developments, evaluate potential business impact, and implement timely corrective actions to address identified risks.<br>• Lead internal audits, compliance reviews, and risk reduction initiatives to strengthen oversight and preparedness.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across logistics, supply chain, operations, and senior management to align business practices with trade regulations.<br>• Drive projects that enhance compliance performance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness across supply chain and logistics functions.<br>• Oversee specialized regulatory programs, including government agency requirements and bonded warehouse compliance obligations where applicable.
<p>ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:</p><p>The organization is dedicated to connecting communities and improving everyday life through reliable and efficient services. Its vision is to be a leading provider of innovative, high-performing solutions within a multi-modal network that enhances the social, environmental, and economic well-being of the diverse communities it serves.</p><p>As an organization, employees are guided by the following principles:</p><p>• Consider the customer first in decision-making by being of service to others</p><p>• Operate with integrity—especially when no one is watching</p><p>• Embrace new ideas and continuous improvement to enhance processes</p><p>• Be proactive and take personal ownership, especially when challenges arise</p><p>• Cultivate the potential of every employee through development and training</p><p><br></p><p>JOB SUMMARY:</p><p>Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Procurement Specialist delivers critical analytical support to the procurement function by analyzing data, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights to improve purchasing strategies.</p><p>This role conducts financial and spend analysis, generates reports related to key performance indicators (KPIs), and supports internal reporting requirements. Additionally, the position is responsible for purchasing activities, including handling purchase requisitions, soliciting vendor quotes, and procuring materials, supplies, and services in compliance with applicable procurement policies and regulations.</p><p>The role also performs administrative duties to support departmental operations and ensure efficient workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and track metrics and analytical tools to evaluate KPIs and identify trends and insights for decision-making</p><p>• Collect and analyze procurement data to improve purchasing decisions, monitor supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities</p><p>• Create reports and presentations with data-driven recommendations to provide leadership with actionable insights</p><p>• Track contract expirations, renewals, and vendor compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and policies</p><p>• Support contract negotiations and monitor vendor performance to enhance accountability and service quality</p><p>• Provide administrative support to ensure effective coordination of procurement activities and smooth operations</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including adoption of new technologies and systems (e.g., ERP implementations)</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist/ Analyst to support procurement operations for a local government organization in Long Beach, California. This contract position with the potential to become permanent combines purchasing execution with data analysis, helping the team improve spending visibility, vendor oversight, and reporting quality. The role is well suited for someone who can balance day-to-day procurement tasks with analytical work that supports informed decisions and operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain procurement metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools that highlight performance trends and support better purchasing decisions.<br>• Review purchasing data to identify spending patterns, supplier results, and opportunities to improve value and control costs.<br>• Prepare summaries, reports, and presentation materials that translate data findings into clear recommendations for leadership.<br>• Process purchase requisitions, obtain competitive vendor pricing, and coordinate the purchase of goods and services in accordance with public sector policies.<br>• Monitor contract timelines, renewal dates, and compliance documentation to help ensure vendors meet required standards.<br>• Assist with supplier and contract administration by tracking performance issues, supporting negotiations, and promoting service accountability.<br>• Provide administrative coordination for procurement activities, helping maintain organized records and efficient departmental workflows.<br>• Participate in process improvement efforts, including the use of new tools, technologies, and system enhancements that strengthen procurement operations.
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.