Seasonal Temp Buyer

Kelly Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Seasonal Temp Buyer in San Diego, CA to support procurement for MRO, packaging, and other materials. The role covers quotes, vendor management, and PO placement for capital expenditures, with close collaboration to Operations and Engineering on product launches.

The candidate will manage supplier performance, identify alternate sources, and ensure timely order fulfillment in a fast-paced environment. Strong SAP/MRP skills and Excel proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• 5 years' experience in purchasing, negotiating, price discount schedules, and budgets preferred.
• Strong skills in SAP, including MRP systems, required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong communication, organization, and persuasion abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing.
• Dedicated, self-starter, high degree of motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement functions for MRO, packaging, and other materials.
• Manage all MRO purchasing processes for the San Diego site, including quotes, bid waivers, and compliance with company policies.
• Place purchase orders for capital expenditures.
• Support reconciliation of goods receipts with invoices.
• Participate in daily planning meetings.
• Monitor supplier performance for quality and on-time delivery.
• Proactively identify alternate sources to enhance supply chain resilience.
• Expedite orders to mitigate delays.
• Review vendor reports regularly to ensure order fulfillment and address discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to support product launches and execution plans.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to ensure packaging cycle count accuracy.

Skills

Negotiation

Budgeting

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP/MRP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Seasonal Temp Buyer
Location: San Diego CA 92123
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $28.00 /hour
Contract: Temp-to-hire

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required
• 5 years' experience in purchasing, negotiating, price discount schedules, and budgets preferred
• Strong skills in SAP, including MRP systems, required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Strong communication, organization, and persuasion abilities
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing
• Dedicated, self-starter, high degree of motivation

Responsibilities

• Support procurement functions for MRO, packaging, and other materials
• Manage all MRO purchasing processes for the San Diego site, including quotes, bid waivers, and compliance with company policies
• Place purchase orders for capital expenditures
• Support reconciliation of goods receipts with invoices
• Participate in daily planning meetings
• Monitor supplier performance for quality and on-time delivery
• Proactively identify alternate sources to enhance supply chain resilience
• Expedite orders to mitigate delays
• Review vendor reports regularly to ensure order fulfillment and address discrepancies
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to support product launches and execution plans
• Work with the Supply Chain team to ensure packaging cycle count accuracy

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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