Shop Procurement Specialist

Job Summary We are seeking a Shop Procurement Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This role supports procurement operations for field projects, service work, shop needs, and office operations within an engineering services environment. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting where priorities can shift quickly. This is a great opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience who enjoys vendor communication, problem solving, and keeping materials moving on schedule. This position offers exposure to project operations, vendor management, purchasing systems, and cross-functional teamwork. The work environment is best suited for someone who communicates professionally, stays calm under pressure, adapts well to change, and enjoys being part of a team that supports field and operational success. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the purchasing of materials, tools, equipment, supplies, and services for field operations, projects, shop needs, and office support. Obtain vendor quotes, compare pricing, and support cost-effective purchasing decisions. Create, process, update, and track purchase orders and change orders in procurement systems. Monitor order status, confirm delivery timelines, and follow up with vendors to resolve delays, discrepancies, returns, and warranty items. Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing information, supplier contacts, procurement data, invoices, and related documentation. Collaborate with project managers, field teams, shipping, receiving, and suppliers to support timely deliveries and smooth operations. Compensation and Benefits Pay range: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour. Job type: Temp-to-hire. Location: Los Angeles, CA. For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services