Buyer

Buyer I

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: 9/80 Schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with alternating Fridays off
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer I to support procurement operations for a large public-sector organization in Los Angeles. This position is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services while ensuring compliance with established procurement policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on purchasing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage purchase orders, vendor communications, delivery schedules, and procurement documentation in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, services, and minor construction-related purchases.
• Draft and execute purchase orders, blanket agreements, contracts, and related procurement documents.
• Source materials, supplies, and equipment based on specifications and operational requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier pricing and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve the best overall value.
• Monitor purchase order status, delivery schedules, and expected receipt dates.
• Expedite orders and work directly with vendors to resolve delays, backorders, shortages, and delivery issues.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing, invoicing, contract, and documentation discrepancies.
• Review bid documents and procurement packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contract files, and supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Communicate purchasing status, delivery information, and procurement updates to internal customers and stakeholders.
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain purchasing information within automated procurement and financial systems.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and cross-functional teams to support efficient procurement operations.
• Manage multiple purchasing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional purchasing, procurement, or Buyer experience .
• Hands-on experience preparing and processing purchase orders.
• Experience drafting and executing purchase orders, contracts, blanket agreements, or similar procurement documents.
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Experience monitoring purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and resolving purchasing exceptions.
• Experience maintaining procurement records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of public purchasing policies, procurement procedures, or government purchasing practices.
• Experience using automated procurement, purchasing, or ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with vendors, internal customers, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting public-sector or government procurement operations .
• Experience purchasing materials, equipment, warehouse inventory, or construction-related goods and services.
• Familiarity with procurement compliance and audit documentation requirements.
• Experience reviewing bid documents, quotations, and solicitation packages.
• Experience working with enterprise procurement and financial management systems.
• Experience supporting high-volume purchasing operations.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable and organized procurement professional who can independently manage day-to-day purchasing activities while maintaining accuracy and compliance. This individual should be comfortable communicating directly with suppliers, negotiating purchasing terms, tracking orders through delivery, and resolving issues before they impact internal operations.

Success in this position requires excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while providing responsive service to internal stakeholders.