Buying Professional

Comrise; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Comrise is seeking a procurement specialist in Palo Alto, CA to manage PRs/POs and the full PO lifecycle. You will analyze material availability, coordinate shipping and pricing, and ensure on-time supply while maintaining data accuracy and policy compliance.

The role requires SAP experience and a focus on inventory optimization, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvements in procurement processes. On-site work and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase requisitions and PO lifecycle.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and compliance.
• Proficiency with SAP and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and related order transactions.
• Process PRs according to approval thresholds and maintain required information.
• Analyze material availability and manage full PO lifecycle, including shipping, tracking, pricing, RMA, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and use approved contract partners.
• Drive inventory optimization and reduce excess/obsolete stock.
• Manage part revisions and lead related rework activities.
• Archive documents per local regulations and company policy to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

PR/PO management

Lifecycle management

Inventory optimization

Vendor management

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Working Hours: 7:00 AM 4:00 PM (with occasional flexibility for early meetings)

Position Description:

• Manage purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and related order transactions.
• Process purchase requisitions (in accordance with approval thresholds) and ensure all required information is accurately maintained to company process
• Analyze material availability and manage the full PO lifecycle, including order shipping and tracking, content verification, accurate price, RMA, and on-time material supply aligned with demand.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and utilize approved contract partners to secure competitive Terms & Conditions
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives, including reduction of excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory
• Managing part revisions and leading the implementation of related rework activities.
• Maintain proper document archiving in accordance with local regulations and company policy to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and procurement process standardization efforts, ensuring relevant project information is communicated to maintain alignment and visibility among all stakeholders.
• Support daily operational activities, including but not limited to purchase order management.

• SAP experience is required