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13 results for Purchasing Manager in Thousand Oaks, CA

Sales Manager
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a relationship-driven sales specialist to join our team in Torrance, California, as a Business Development Representative on a temp to hire basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is energized by business-to-business outreach, enjoys connecting with technical and purchasing stakeholders, and can move quickly in a high-activity sales environment. The role focuses on developing new opportunities, engaging prospective customers with relevant messaging, and supporting revenue growth through disciplined pipeline management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate new business opportunities by responding to incoming inquiries and proactively reaching out to prospective customers across target accounts.</p><p>• Assess prospect fit by identifying decision-makers, understanding business needs, and applying structured qualification approaches to prioritize viable opportunities.</p><p>• Follow up on leads generated through campaigns, events, and other outreach efforts to keep potential customers engaged and moving through the funnel.</p><p>• Work closely with sales leadership to hand off strong opportunities with clear context, next steps, and supporting account details.</p><p>• Record calls, emails, meetings, and qualification updates in the company CRM to maintain accurate and current prospect information.</p><p>• Adapt outreach strategies and messaging for different buyer groups, including engineers, operators, technical teams, and procurement contacts.</p><p>• Build credibility with prospects by communicating product value clearly and aligning conversations to customer challenges and market conditions.</p><p>• Review pipeline activity, monitor progress against outreach targets and performance metrics, and contribute insights during sales meetings.</p><p>• Share observations on customer feedback, competitive activity, and emerging market needs with sales and marketing partners to strengthen go-to-market efforts.</p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Product Manager
  • Glendale, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 74.19 - 74.19 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Product Manager with a strong MarTech background to serve as the key liaison between Studio Technology and Marketing teams. This role is heavily focused on product ownership and requires someone who can manage products end-to-end, translate business needs into actionable product strategies, and drive delivery of innovative marketing technology solutions.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience managing product roadmaps, gathering and documenting requirements, working with cross-functional stakeholders, and leveraging AI/ML capabilities to enhance user experiences.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·      Lead product vision, strategy, and execution, translating business objectives into actionable roadmaps, milestones, features, and user stories.</p><p>·      Own products from concept through launch and ongoing optimization.</p><p>·      Act as the primary liaison between Studio Technology and Marketing teams, fostering strong stakeholder relationships.</p><p>·      Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements for technical teams.</p><p>·      Partner with Engineering, Design, Business, Marketing, and Product teams to deliver impactful customer and user experiences.</p><p>·      Translate strategic initiatives into product deliverables with defined launch goals and timelines.</p><p>·      Collect and analyze user and product data to identify trends, behavioral patterns, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>·      Define and prioritize product backlogs, features, enhancements, and user stories.</p><p>·      Collaborate with development teams to conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions for product issues.</p><p>·      Champion innovation by evaluating trade-offs and identifying opportunities to improve products and processes.</p><p>·      Communicate product requirements, priorities, and status updates effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.</p>
  • 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z
Product Manager
  • Burbank, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 93.55 - 93.55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Product Manager to lead strategy, development, and ongoing enhancement of software, data, reporting, and analytics products supporting Studio business operations. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, and third-party vendors to define product vision, shape roadmaps, and deliver solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings a strong background in product management, business analysis, reporting platforms, and analytics, with the ability to translate ambiguous business needs into actionable product strategies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·      Develop strong partnerships with business stakeholders and serve as a trusted advisor on product strategy and technology solutions.</p><p>·      Define product vision, roadmap, and priorities in collaboration with leadership and business partners.</p><p>·      Gather, analyze, and communicate business requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.</p><p>·      Serve as the primary owner of third-party reporting platforms and internally developed software products.</p><p>·      Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions and provide recommendations supported by business value and evidence.</p><p>·      Create, prioritize, groom, and accept user stories aligned to validated business needs and measurable outcomes.</p><p>·      Partner with development teams to deliver dashboards, analytics solutions, dossiers, and visualizations using MicroStrategy and other BI platforms.</p><p>·      Identify data sources and integration opportunities in collaboration with business analysts, product teams, and technical stakeholders.</p><p>·      Build proofs of concept using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor and Claude to validate ideas before committing engineering resources.</p><p>·      Define, track, and report on KPIs that measure product performance, business value, and ROI.</p><p>·      Perform product administration activities including user access reviews, vendor management, and cloud platform maintenance initiatives.</p><p>·      Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and achievements through formal stakeholder communications.</p>
  • 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z
Ecommerce Manager
  • El Segundo, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Ecommerce Manager to lead day-to-day execution for our Shopify storefront in Los Angeles, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong platform knowledge with excellent project coordination skills to keep site updates, promotions, and merchandising initiatives moving forward smoothly. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver a high-quality online experience, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure launches are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the ecommerce work queue by organizing incoming requests, setting priorities, and keeping timelines on track for web-related initiatives.</p><p>• Oversee the rollout of promotional campaigns, seasonal releases, landing pages, and other onsite updates to support business goals.</p><p>• Maintain and publish storefront content within Shopify, including product setup, collection management, and page updates for new launches.</p><p>• Refine site navigation, merchandising placements, and collection presentation to improve product discovery and customer engagement.</p><p>• Plan, launch, and evaluate A/B tests aimed at increasing conversion rates and strengthening the user journey.</p><p>• Collaborate with marketing, creative, operations, and development teams to gather requirements, resolve blockers, and drive projects to completion.</p><p>• Perform thorough quality checks across desktop and mobile experiences before deployment to confirm site accuracy and functionality.</p><p>• Monitor storefront performance, investigate bugs or operational issues, and recommend practical solutions to enhance the customer experience.</p><p>• Support ecommerce operations by reviewing fulfillment-related issues, escalating risks, and helping resolve order or inventory exceptions that affect the site experience.</p><p>• Manage Jira tickets with minimal oversight, create clear requirements for incoming requests, and maintain momentum across updates, fixes, and optimization efforts.</p>
  • 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z
Procurement Specialist
  • West Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><u>Project Procurement Specialist</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><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><p><strong><u>Qualifications</u></strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and oversee purchase orders in the Coupa P2P platform for assigned spend categories tied to new locations, renovation work, and refresh initiatives.<br>• Monitor orders from creation through receipt and invoicing, addressing delivery issues, billing mismatches, and vendor follow-up as needed.<br>• Keep procurement documentation current by maintaining confirmation records, lead-time updates, shipment visibility, and related tracking details.<br>• Coordinate onboarding steps for new suppliers, including system setup and supporting documentation, in partnership with procurement and accounting stakeholders.<br>• Review work orders, proposals, and invoices within Service Channel and identify items that require action from internal teams or outside partners.<br>• Produce and maintain facilities reporting, including recurring reports for cross-functional stakeholders who rely on operational updates.<br>• Support the search and selection of local service providers using facilities sourcing tools and approved vendor channels.<br>• 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
Marketing Manager
  • Brentwood, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Marketing Manager to join a growing brand team on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position supports a wide range of marketing initiatives, from cultivating influencer relationships and coordinating product sampling to helping execute brand partnership activities and retail marketing support. The ideal candidate brings strong digital marketing and project management skills, communicates clearly in writing, and can adapt quickly as priorities shift from week to week.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain a network of creators and influencers to generate brand-aligned content and expand audience reach.<br>• Coordinate hands-on marketing activations, including product tastings and other promotional events, based on current business priorities.<br>• Manage the shipment of samples to influencers and retail partners while keeping accurate records of deliveries and follow-up activity.<br>• Support brand partnership efforts by preparing and distributing marketing assets, images, and related materials to external partners.<br>• Update product content and brand assets across retailer websites and assist with launch support for newly added accounts.<br>• Monitor and organize influencer-generated content to help track campaign output, engagement, and overall brand visibility.<br>• Oversee multiple moving projects at once, using structured planning tools to keep timelines, deliverables, and stakeholders aligned.
  • 2026-06-29T00:00:00Z
Production Manager
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • Responsibilities Oversee and manage production staff to ensure efficient daily operations Identify, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships Plan and purchase production materials to support manufacturing needs Develop and maintain production schedules and planning activities Generate and maintain Device History Records (DHR) Drive continuous process improvement initiatives Participate in Management Review activities and prepare supporting materials as needed Create, review, and improve quality system documentation, departmental procedures, and work instructions to ensure compliance with international regulatory standards
  • 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z
Production Manager
  • Huntington Park, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 31.6635 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>The ideal candidate is an organized manufacturing leader with strong problem-solving skills, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and a passion for continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and supervise approximately 30 production employees to achieve daily production goals.</li><li>Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure products meet quality, safety, and delivery standards.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Excel to track production metrics, analyze data, and prepare operational reports.</li><li>Maintain detailed production records, meeting notes, action items, and archived documentation.</li><li>Partner with experienced production staff to document manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).</li><li>Develop and implement quality control procedures to verify product compliance and improve consistency.</li><li>Resolve shipping and labeling issues to ensure accurate product identification and timely customer deliveries.</li><li>Evaluate employee strengths and assign personnel to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.</li><li>Identify employee training needs and coordinate skill development and cross-training initiatives.</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve workflow.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, quality, and workplace safety.</li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b> </b></p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Production Manager
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead a team of approximately 30 employees.The role is responsible for driving production efficiency, maintaining quality standards, developing employees, and ensuring on-time delivery while fostering a safe and productive manufacturing environment.</p><p>The ideal candidate is an organized manufacturing leader with strong problem-solving skills, advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, and a passion for continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and supervise approximately 30 production employees to achieve daily production goals.</li><li>Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure products meet quality, safety, and delivery standards.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Excel to track production metrics, analyze data, and prepare operational reports.</li><li>Maintain detailed production records, meeting notes, action items, and archived documentation.</li><li>Partner with experienced production staff to document manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).</li><li>Develop and implement quality control procedures to verify product compliance and improve consistency.</li><li>Resolve shipping and labeling issues to ensure accurate product identification and timely customer deliveries.</li><li>Evaluate employee strengths and assign personnel to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.</li><li>Identify employee training needs and coordinate skill development and cross-training initiatives.</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve workflow.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, quality, and workplace safety.</li></ul><p><b> </b></p>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Bilingual Purchasing Assistant
  • Torrance, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate purchasing activities by creating, tracking, and updating purchase orders to support timely material availability</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and internal teams in Japanese and English to confirm order details, resolve discrepancies, and maintain smooth procurement flow</p><p>• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing information, and related documentation with a high level of attention to detail</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning to help prevent shortages or overstock situations</p><p>• Support import or logistics-related purchasing processes by following shipment status and coordinating required information</p><p>• Use Excel tools such as formulas and pivot tables to analyze purchasing data, prepare reports, and identify trends</p><p>• 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</p><p>• Assist with user access updates, permission maintenance, and other administrative support tasks tied to business applications as assigned</p>
  • 2026-06-30T00:00:00Z
Director of Merchandising
  • Manhattan Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are in search of an experienced merchandising professional to lead assortment planning and inventory strategy across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. This role is responsible for developing market-driven product assortments that support business growth, maximize revenue, and optimize inventory performance. The ideal candidate has strong retail and merchandising expertise, sound business acumen, and a proven ability to partner cross-functionally to execute seasonal strategies while maintaining a consistent brand experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the merchandising team while serving as the primary liaison between regional business partners and cross-functional internal teams on seasonal assortment planning.</li><li>Develop customer-focused assortment strategies across multiple sales channels and store formats, ensuring product selection, depth, and inventory levels align with sales goals, market demand, and customer preferences.</li><li>Analyze weekly sales performance, inventory trends, and product productivity to identify opportunities and risks, implementing action plans to drive revenue and improve inventory efficiency.</li><li>Partner closely with product development, planning, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to align merchandising strategies with business objectives, consumer insights, and brand direction.</li><li>Drive digital merchandising initiatives by balancing enterprise-wide product strategies with regional market needs and customer buying behaviors.</li><li>Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities, optimize product assortments, and strengthen market competitiveness.</li><li>Contribute merchandising expertise to seasonal financial planning, including sales forecasting, inventory planning, open-to-buy management, and replenishment strategies.</li><li>Manage the merchandising calendar to ensure key milestones, product reviews, assortment deadlines, and seasonal deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Procurement Consultant
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 70 - 80 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct procurement initiatives across technology-related categories, including software, SaaS platforms, cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, cybersecurity solutions, and outsourced service agreements.</p><p>• Oversee competitive sourcing events by coordinating bid processes, reviewing vendor proposals, and leading selection activities through contract award and renewal stages.</p><p>• Build category plans that support business priorities while identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve contract value, and limit supplier-related risk.</p><p>• Analyze spending patterns, industry pricing, and market conditions to inform procurement strategies and strengthen decision-making.</p><p>• Negotiate commercial terms and contractual agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable pricing, service levels, and compliance standards.</p><p>• Monitor supplier performance through governance activities, issue resolution, and ongoing relationship management to maintain service quality and accountability.</p><p>• Partner with teams across IT, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to align purchasing strategies with operational and financial goals.</p><p>• Support procurement process improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall buying effectiveness across the organization.</p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z