Leading Education company is adding a Procurement Specialist to our team. This is an IN OFFICE, temp-hire opportunity in Irvine. We are looking for someone who can start ASAP.
To be successful in this role, the individual will need to have a deep knowledge of Procurement, or Buyer services experience. Under the general supervision of the Director, Procurement, the Procurement Specialist will support all procurement-related operations. Assist with reviewing order requests, Purchase Order(s) (PO) fulfillment and related day-to-day vendor communications. Ensure efficient and accurate processing of all Procure to Pay (P2P) transactions including invoice(s) support, with the goal of purchasing the products/services while minimizing costs.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary point of contact to resolve challenges within the PO/Procure to Pay (P2P) process for all category types.
* Accurately and timely process and monitor POs daily, including, validation of purchase requisitions, PO placement, (PO), vender PO confirmations, ensure receipt of products/services and facilitate any product related issues.
* Collect and analyze PO data to identify trends, track vendor performance, identify areas for improvement, consolidate vendors, and reduce costs.
* Support day-to-day relationships with key vendors to ensure timely delivery of products/services.
* Monitor vendor inventory against the demand to avoid delays and backorders; change vendors or products/services as needed to ensure timely fulfillment of the PO.
* Ability to establish a strong understanding of vendors and their products/services.
* Validate pricing/quotes and negotiate savings as appropriate.
* Work closely with other internal departments to support P2P processes especially PO/invoice matching.
* Collaborate across different operational teams, functions, and campuses as appropriate.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidate will have:
What does the ideal candidate look like?
* If they are currently a Buyer prefer 4 - 5 years' experience including PO analysis and strong Excel
* Enjoys Procurement day-to-day activities including RFPs
* Strong Excel experience including reports, pivot tables, etc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
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