Purchasing Assistant - ASAP

Vaco by Highspring; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage high-volume purchasing and vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for budgeting. This full-time position offers a chance to make an impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience.
• Strong experience in buying and budgeting.
• Experience with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing high-volume purchasing.
• Handling formal bids from start to finish.
• Conducting cost analyses.

Skills

Negotiating pricing

Communication skills

Cost analyses

Vendor relationship management

Budgeting

Education

AA or Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Workday's procurement functions

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Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $27.00/hr

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Now Hiring: Purchasing Specialist (AKA The Deal Detective ️️)
Chatsworth
Type: Full-Time | Non-Profit Sector - fully in office
Pay: Let's just say $26/hr isn't worthy of your skills - so let's talk!

Do you have a sixth sense for spotting the best deals? Can you navigate vendor negotiations with the precision of a seasoned auctioneer? Are you the kind of person who finds joy in spreadsheets and cost breakdowns? (We see you) — then you just might be the Purchasing Assistant we're looking for.

Our non-profit org is facing an overload of work (read: we're thriving, but swamped), and we need an expert buyer to help us manage a high volume of purchase orders and vendor relationships with grace, grit, and a bit of caffeine.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing high-volume purchasing like a pro
• Handling formal bids from start to finish, including bid packet prep and document wrangling
• Conducting cost analyses that would make any finance team swoon
• Negotiating pricing with vendors without breaking a sweat
• Supporting departments across the org with all their buying needs
• Maintaining and vetting strong vendor relationships - you're part buyer, part detective
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and staying calm under pressure
• Working magic in MS Office Suite and Workday's procurement functions

What You Bring to the Table:

• 3+ years of purchasing experience, especially if you've got that AA or Bachelor's degree
• Strong experience in buying, budgeting, and making every dollar count
• You've danced with tight deadlines and lived to tell the tale
• Stellar communication skills (you'll be chatting with vendors and internal teams)
• Non-profit experience? That's a cherry on top

Why You'll Love This Job:

• You'll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly for a mission-driven org
• Variety! You'll work with multiple departments, vendors, and challenges
• You'll be the go-to expert for all things purchasing - respected and relied on
• A chance to do impactful work, not just place orders

If you've got the skills and the stamina to handle all things procurement, we want to hear from you. This is a long-term temporary position, with the option of going direct hire after a few months. No relocation offered. If this sounds like you, please send your resume ASAP!

Pay: $26-27/hr

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Consumer Services