Purchasing

Purchasing at Ultimate Staffing Services Purchasing at Ultimate Staffing Services in Pasadena, California Posted in 12 days ago. $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Job Description:

Established organization is seeking a temporary Purchasing Assistant to join their team in the greater Pasadena, CA area. The role is a full time M-F from 8a-5p with the pay ranging from $30-40/hr. Must have experience in purchasing within the education setting.

Responsibilities:

Handling moderate to complex procurements of supplies, equipment, and services with high financial exposure Communicating with suppliers and internal customers to develop technically sound contracts and/or procurement documents Sourcing, obtaining quotations/bids, making awards, and preparing and issuing purchase orders Monitoring, amending, and closing out standard and declining balance purchase orders Processing and reconciling credit card purchases Preparing competitive and non-competitive procurement justifications Performing cost or price analyses and recommending options that best meet customer requirements Negotiating specifications and terms and conditions and administering procurement contracts Documenting procurement packages to comply with internal and external audit requirements Being a self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team or independently as an individual contributor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of purchasing experience OR 6 years of purchasing experience. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Strong customer focus and demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.