Procurement & Materials Specialist — Day Shift

Vestis Corporation; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Purchase/Procurement Associate to acquire materials, prepare purchase orders, and manage inquiries from order placement to fulfillment. You will ensure timely delivery and accurate orders, with emphasis on emblems.

Key duties include reviewing requisitions, issuing POs, expediting deliveries, and responding to supplier questions. 0–2 years in purchasing, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and knowledge of purchasing practices are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement
• Experience with supplier management
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Strong MS Word/Excel; MS Access a plus

Responsibilities

• Examine departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure POs are issued, shipped, and received on a timely basis
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages or delays
• Maintain knowledge of organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases
• Support the Center Led Procurement process with ad-hoc requests

Skills

Urgency and customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Purchasing knowledge

Education

Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MS Access

Job description

Vestis Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Purchase/Procurement Associate to acquire materials, prepare purchase orders, and manage inquiries from order placement to fulfillment. You will ensure timely delivery and accurate orders, with emphasis on emblems.

Key duties include reviewing requisitions, issuing POs, expediting deliveries, and responding to supplier questions. 0–2 years in purchasing, strong MS Word/Excel skills, and knowledge of purchasing practices are preferred.