Procurement Support Specialist - Excel & Data Focus

Aleron; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Support professional in Fremont, CA to provide administrative and clerical support for procurement activities. You will assist buyers, maintain records, track orders, and communicate with suppliers to keep purchasing flowing smoothly.

The role focuses on data accuracy, timely order fulfillment, and collaboration across procurement, supply chain, and operations teams. A fast-paced environment offers growth and exposure to manufacturing procurement processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in purchasing support, procurement, supply chain, administrative support, or related business operations.
• 1+ year of experience maintaining records, processing documentation, or supporting purchasing activities.
• 1+ year of experience working with Microsoft Excel for data entry, formatting, reporting, or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support for purchasing and procurement activities.
• Maintain purchase orders, invoices, vendor records, files, logs, and related documentation.
• Enter, update, and maintain purchasing information within company systems.
• Assist with expediting orders and monitoring delivery schedules.
• Support buyers in obtaining pricing, delivery dates, and vendor information.
• Prepare standard RFQs.
• Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies, delivery issues, order revisions, and order cancellations.
• Maintain commodity and supplier-related information as assigned.
• Generate reports and provide data analysis support using Microsoft Excel.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Support professional in Fremont, CA to provide administrative and clerical support for procurement activities. You will assist buyers, maintain records, track orders, and communicate with suppliers to keep purchasing flowing smoothly.

The role focuses on data accuracy, timely order fulfillment, and collaboration across procurement, supply chain, and operations teams. A fast-paced environment offers growth and exposure to manufacturing procurement processes.