Buyer 1

Buyer I

Los Angeles County, CA (Onsite) W2 Contract (6 Months with potential for extension or direct hire) Monday-Friday, 9/80 with alternating Fridays off

We are seeking a Buyer I to join a busy, collaborative procurement team supporting day-to-day purchasing operations. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Source suppliers and obtain competitive pricing, negotiating terms and conditions when appropriate.
• Monitor purchase orders and delivery schedules, following up with vendors to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
• Resolve purchasing, invoicing, and delivery discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation for audit compliance.
• Review bid documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with contract administration, including purchase orders, blanket agreements, and master contracts.
• Coordinate with internal departments and vendors to support procurement activities.
• Perform additional purchasing and procurement-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience.
• Experience creating purchase orders, negotiating pricing, and managing vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies, procurement processes, and contract administration.
• Experience maintaining procurement documentation and records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, along with purchasing or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting public sector.
• Experience with bid administration and contract documentation.
• Familiarity with inventory replenishment and expediting purchase orders.