Hiring Purchasing Specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA.
This role is 100% on site.
Contract Lenghth: 3-4 month assignment.
Pay Rate: $40-$43 hourly

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years related purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience using major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, as well as Purchasing software such as Coupa, iBuy, Ariba, etc.
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: On the roa

• Establish and maintain effective vendor relationships, including negotiating competitive pricing, acquiring quotes, and tracking vendor performance (e.g., PO acknowledgments, delivery timelines, and corrective actions).
• Draft and support administration of competitive bidding events (RFP/RFQ/RFI).
• Manage end-to-end purchase order process: create and verify PO’s, ensure accurate pricing and documentation, assign correct GL accounts, and confirm vendor acknowledgment.
• Ensure vendor compliance with company procedures, including onboarding documentation, quality certifications, and timely audits.
• Expedite delayed orders and coordinate product returns to ensure uninterrupted business flow.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify and resolve issues related to purchasing and support indirect purchasing through systems like iBuy.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including approved supplier/vendor lists, liability insurance, and open PO reports.