<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced Purchasing Assistant. The Purchasing Assistant supports the procurement team by maintaining supplier records, preparing purchase orders, and communicating with vendors. This role is critical in ensuring smooth procurement operations within an organization.</p>
<p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced Procurement Coordinator. The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, supplies, or services needed by an organization. This role ensures the organization operates efficiently while staying within budget.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in Concord, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing purchasing processes, vendor relationships, and procurement documentation to ensure efficiency and compliance. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in corporate procurement and a strong understanding of buying processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.<br>• Monitor outstanding orders and delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfillment.<br>• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records to support compliance and reporting requirements.<br>• Coordinate with internal teams to understand purchasing needs and specifications.<br>• Assist in vendor onboarding and manage vendor relationships effectively.<br>• Support contract negotiations and vendor agreements to secure favorable terms.<br>• Provide accounts payable assistance, including tracking invoices and reconciling payment issues.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve procurement workflows and address any challenges.
We are looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide advanced support to executives or department-level leadership within a non-profit organization. This contract position requires a meticulous individual who excels in managing administrative tasks and possesses exceptional organizational skills. Based in Stockton, California, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while collaborating with diverse teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive administrative support to executive or departmental leaders, ensuring smooth operations and task management.<br>• Coordinate procurement tasks, including managing purchase orders, vendor relations, and requisitions.<br>• Draft and edit correspondence, ensuring clear communication across departments.<br>• Maintain accurate records, track documents, and perform meticulous data entry.<br>• Organize and manage calendars, schedules, and meetings for multiple supervisors.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based platforms such as SharePoint and DocuSign for document management.<br>• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and care.<br>• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, ensuring deadlines are met efficiently.<br>• Anticipate needs and proactively solve problems to support team objectives.<br>• Collaborate effectively in a public sector or large organizational environment, including higher education settings.
<p>RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES</p><p>1. Research, identify and evaluate price, quality and availability of goods and services.</p><p>Negotiates purchase and renewal terms, prices and indemnification language; Utilize</p><p>efficient and economical procurement practices and methods to select appropriate</p><p>vendors or service providers for the District.</p><p>2. Build and maintain relationships with vendors, District employees and the community.</p><p>3. Coordinate demonstrations with vendors related to materials, products and services.</p><p>4. Review, identify and obtain certificates of insurance including: general liability, auto,</p><p>workers Compensation, errors and omissions and other certifications as required. Audit</p><p>documentation from vendors. Coordinate with the District insurance carrier to issue</p><p>insurance certificates as requested for usage of off-campus sites.</p><p>5. Analyze purchase requisitions to determine appropriate buying method while</p><p>considering competitive and sole source regulations. Process and reconcile purchase</p><p>requisitions to ensure accuracy and compliance with District purchasing procedures</p><p>and applicable laws safeguarding the District from risk.</p><p>6. Assist in the preparation and development of credit applications, contractual</p><p>documents, public works contracts, formal bids, requests for quotations and proposals.</p><p>7. Manage and audit inventory, generate reports related to asset management.</p><p>8. Input procurement data into spreadsheets and databases; generate reports,</p><p>computerized records, and files related to the Districts procurement and contract</p><p>functions.</p><p>9. Create and maintain vendor files.</p><p>10. Generate and manage a list of prequalified suppliers for Public Works projects as</p><p>required under the California Uniform Construction Cost Account Act (CUPCCAA).</p><p>11. Train and oversee the work of student employees.</p><p>12. Train and communicate procurement and contracts policies and procedures to user of</p><p>the financial system, including assisting requestors with entering requisitions.</p><p>13. Serve as a liaison between District staff and suppliers to resolve discrepancies</p><p>including; late, incorrect, damaged shipments; outstanding orders, back orders; invoice</p><p>inconsistencies, verify receipt of materials.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Cortney at 209-225-2014</p>
