Procurement & Vendor Relations Specialist

GST, Inc; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Additional company perks

Job summary

GST, Inc in Cerritos, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Purchaser/Buyer Agent to manage orders from placement to fulfillment. You will build vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure on-time delivery while coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, customer-focused, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Coordinate product procurement and fulfillment for timely delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Maintain relationships with vendors while monitoring performance.
• Track order status, shipments, backorders, and delivery schedules.
• Process and distribute purchase orders, invoices, and related docs.
• Review purchasing reports and data to support decisions.
• Ensure customer requirements are communicated and executed including specs, quantities, splits, and multiple locations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

NetSuite

Quosal

Job description

GST, Inc in Cerritos, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Purchaser/Buyer Agent to manage orders from placement to fulfillment. You will build vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure on-time delivery while coordinating with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, customer-focused, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.