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3 results for Purchasing Assistant in Sacramento, CA

Purchasing Manager

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations and ensure materials, equipment, and services are sourced effectively to support business and project objectives in Sacramento, California. This role combines strategic sourcing, vendor oversight, and operational planning to maintain supply continuity, control costs, and uphold quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to collaborate across departments to align purchasing activity with schedules, budgets, and compliance expectations. Responsibilities:• Lead supplier selection efforts by assessing cost competitiveness, product quality, service performance, and delivery dependability while building productive vendor partnerships.• Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, including pricing, lead times, service expectations, and contractual terms that support organizational goals.• Monitor purchasing trends, usage patterns, and market conditions to anticipate demand, reduce supply risk, and contribute informed input to project forecasting.• Create sourcing plans and procurement timelines for key spend categories and long-lead materials to keep supply availability aligned with project deadlines.• Direct and develop the purchasing team by assigning priorities, coaching staff, and maintaining consistent, ethical procurement practices in daily operations.• Partner with finance, operations, legal, engineering, and project leadership to ensure procurement decisions reflect budget requirements, regulatory obligations, and execution needs.• Establish and refine procurement policies, workflows, and operating standards to improve consistency, accountability, and overall process efficiency.• Track team performance and purchasing progress against priorities, resolving issues proactively to support uninterrupted project and business operations.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Stockton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support transit service development activities in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing office coordination with occasional field-based assignments, including transit observations and service data collection. The role requires strong organization, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly with both internal staff and transit riders while helping maintain accurate administrative records and reports. Responsibilities:• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the department, including front-desk assistance, document preparation, filing, and general office coordination.• Enter and maintain operational data with accuracy, including information gathered from driver manifests and other service-related records.• Conduct field observations by riding buses, counting passengers, reviewing route activity, and documenting findings for reporting purposes.• Assist riders by interpreting bus schedules, explaining route options, and offering clear travel directions using printed and online resources.• Prepare, update, and organize spreadsheets, reports, and department records using Microsoft Office applications.• Support required transit reporting activities by compiling and organizing data used for annual performance tracking.• Work effectively both independently and with team members to complete assignments on schedule and with close attention to detail. For immediate consideration please call Cortney at 209-225-2014
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Executive Assistant

Fairfield, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership in Fairfield, California. This Contract position calls for an experienced, detail-oriented individual who can manage shifting priorities, maintain discretion, and keep executive operations running smoothly in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities: • Oversee a demanding executive calendar by arranging meetings, resolving scheduling conflicts, and ensuring leadership commitments are organized efficiently. • Coordinate domestic and international travel plans, including transportation, lodging, detailed itineraries, and post-trip expense documentation. • Develop well-crafted presentations, briefing materials, agendas, and summary documents for leadership discussions and board-facing meetings. • Participate in meetings when needed to capture key decisions, document action items, and follow through on outstanding deliverables. • Serve as a central point of contact between the executive office and employees, clients, vendors, and other business stakeholders. • Handle confidential files, business records, and sensitive correspondence with discretion and care. • Support executive meetings, leadership events, and company functions by managing logistics and ensuring materials are prepared in advance. • Assist with special assignments and cross-department initiatives that require coordination, tracking, and proactive communication. • Anticipate upcoming deadlines and executive needs, helping leadership stay focused on strategic priorities.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z