Purchasing Coordinator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support procurement operations in Long Beach, CA California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing vendor communication, order accuracy, and inventory support in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help keep materials available for business needs by coordinating purchases, maintaining reliable records, and working across departments to resolve supply issues. Success in this position requires strong organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple purchasing tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Research products, pricing trends, and technical details using supplier catalogs and other sourcing resources to support informed purchasing decisions.

• Maintain organized and up-to-date procurement records, including supplier profiles, inventory details, unit costs, and delivery performance history.

• Obtain supplier quotations, evaluate available options, and track open orders to help ensure timely fulfillment.

• Support purchasing plans by coordinating with internal team members to align orders with anticipated material and product needs.

• Partner with production and warehouse staff to reduce the risk of shortages and avoid interruptions to day-to-day operations.

• Review vendor performance by monitoring pricing, product quality, and delivery reliability, and share findings with the purchasing team.

• Investigate and help resolve issues related to damaged items, shipment variances, and late deliveries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Work with accounting to match invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents to support accurate reconciliation and payment processing.

• Assist with departmental efficiency efforts by contributing to cost-reduction ideas, process improvements, purchase order administration, RFQ coordination, data entry, and transportation or logistics support.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement coordination, or a related supply chain support role.
• Working knowledge of purchase order processing, supplier communication, and day-to-day purchasing department activities.
• Experience tracking inventory levels and maintaining accurate purchasing and vendor data.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to compare supplier quotes, follow up on open orders, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable collaborating with warehouse, production, and accounting teams to support smooth purchasing operations.
• Solid problem-solving skills for handling shipment discrepancies, delayed deliveries, and damaged goods issues.

Compensation

$18.21-$21.09 Hourly

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