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Purchasing Agent

$22 - $23 per hour

PeopleReady

Job Description

Purchasing Agent

PeopleReady of San Diego, CA is now hiring Purchasing Agents in San Diego, CA!

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow.

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

  • Next-day pay for many of our open positions
  • The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash
  • The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text "READY" to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today
Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $22 - $23 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Purchasing Agent:

  • Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Monitor inventory levels and reorder materials as needed.
  • Track orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve shipping or supply issues.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices, and supplier documentation.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to determine purchasing needs and priorities
Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with purchasing or ERP software is a plus.
  • 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or inventory management experience preferred.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Background check and Drug test required
Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today.

Please contact our San Diego, CA branch for more information:

Branch # 1595

Address: 4686 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117

Email Address: View email address on click.appcast.io

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: .

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.

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