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Professional Search Group

Purchase Specialist

Professional Search Group, Los Angeles

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Job Title: Purchasing Specialist / Corporate Buyer

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and systems-savvy Purchasing Specialist to support our corporate procurement operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in B2B purchasing, working with supplier portals, generating and managing purchase orders, and negotiating vendor pricing. Youll play a key role in ensuring smooth purchasing operations, supporting customer orders, and maintaining vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process purchase orders (POs) for IT hardware, software, and services
  • Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to support customer and company needs
  • Coordinate with suppliers and vendor platforms to ensure accurate and timely order placement
  • Manage open orders, delivery timelines, and order tracking through supplier and internal systems
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, and invoice reconciliation
  • Collaborate with sales, operations, and accounting teams to ensure alignment on order fulfillment
  • Utilize Excel to track, analyze, and report on purchasing data and vendor performance

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in corporate purchasing, buying, or procurement
  • Familiarity with supplier websites and portals
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, tracking spreadsheets)
  • Experience working in a fast-paced B2B environment with high-volume POs
  • Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Experience using procurement or ERP tools is a plus (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)

Why Join the Team?

We offer a stable, long-tenured environment where youll be part of a collaborative team known for low turnover and a strong company culture. In this role, youll support purchasing operations for high-profile enterprise clients managing six- to seven-figure customer accounts. As a product-driven business, we handle a high volume of purchase orders supported by structured systems and workflows, providing a clear, efficient framework for success. Youll work cross-functionally with teams in sales, operations, and accounting, reporting directly to the Invoicing Lead and Accounting Manager.