Ultimate Staffing
$33.73/hr - $38.46/hr
Senior Business Solutions Manager, Team Lead at Ultimate Staffing Leading Education company is adding a Procurement Specialist to our team. This is an IN OFFICE, temp‑hire opportunity in
Irvine, CA . We are looking for someone who can start ASAP and has indirect purchasing experience, mainly office services.
To be successful in this role, the individual will need to have deep knowledge of procurement or buyer services experience. Under the general supervision of the Director, Procurement, the Procurement Specialist will support all procurement‑related operations, review order requests, facilitate Purchase Order (PO) fulfillment and day‑to‑day vendor communications, and ensure efficient, accurate processing of all procure‑to‑pay (P2P) transactions including invoice support, with the goal of purchasing products/services while minimizing costs.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact to resolve challenges within the P2P process for all category types.
Accurately and timely process and monitor POs daily, including validation of purchase requisitions, PO placement, vendor PO confirmations, receipt of products/services, and facilitation of any product‑related issues.
Collect and analyze PO data to identify trends, track vendor performance, identify areas for improvement, consolidate vendors, and reduce costs.
Monitor vendor inventory against demand to avoid delays and backorders; change vendors or products/services as needed to ensure timely fulfillment of the PO.
Establish a strong understanding of vendors and their products/services.
Validate pricing/quotes and negotiate savings as appropriate.
Work closely with internal departments to support P2P processes, especially PO/invoice matching.
Collaborate across different operational teams, functions, and campuses as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
5–7 years of experience as a Buyer, including PO analysis and strong Excel skills.
Enjoys procurement day‑to‑day activities, including RFPs.
Strong proficiency in Excel, including reports and pivot tables.
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Purchasing
Industries: Professional Services
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Senior Business Solutions Manager, Team Lead at Ultimate Staffing Leading Education company is adding a Procurement Specialist to our team. This is an IN OFFICE, temp‑hire opportunity in
Irvine, CA . We are looking for someone who can start ASAP and has indirect purchasing experience, mainly office services.
To be successful in this role, the individual will need to have deep knowledge of procurement or buyer services experience. Under the general supervision of the Director, Procurement, the Procurement Specialist will support all procurement‑related operations, review order requests, facilitate Purchase Order (PO) fulfillment and day‑to‑day vendor communications, and ensure efficient, accurate processing of all procure‑to‑pay (P2P) transactions including invoice support, with the goal of purchasing products/services while minimizing costs.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact to resolve challenges within the P2P process for all category types.
Accurately and timely process and monitor POs daily, including validation of purchase requisitions, PO placement, vendor PO confirmations, receipt of products/services, and facilitation of any product‑related issues.
Collect and analyze PO data to identify trends, track vendor performance, identify areas for improvement, consolidate vendors, and reduce costs.
Monitor vendor inventory against demand to avoid delays and backorders; change vendors or products/services as needed to ensure timely fulfillment of the PO.
Establish a strong understanding of vendors and their products/services.
Validate pricing/quotes and negotiate savings as appropriate.
Work closely with internal departments to support P2P processes, especially PO/invoice matching.
Collaborate across different operational teams, functions, and campuses as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
5–7 years of experience as a Buyer, including PO analysis and strong Excel skills.
Enjoys procurement day‑to‑day activities, including RFPs.
Strong proficiency in Excel, including reports and pivot tables.
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.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Purchasing
Industries: Professional Services
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