Job ID: 1802756
Reference Code: AB-Shop-Procurement Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking a Shop Procurement Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This role supports procurement operations for field projects, service work, shop needs, and office operations within an engineering services environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting where priorities can shift quickly. This is a great opportunity for someone with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience who enjoys vendor communication, problem solving, and keeping materials moving on schedule.
This position offers exposure to project operations, vendor management, purchasing systems, and cross-functional teamwork. The work environment is best suited for someone who communicates professionally, stays calm under pressure, adapts well to change, and enjoys being part of a team that supports field and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the purchasing of materials, tools, equipment, supplies, and services for field operations, projects, shop needs, and office support.
- Obtain vendor quotes, compare pricing, and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Create, process, update, and track purchase orders and change orders in procurement systems.
- Monitor order status, confirm delivery timelines, and follow up with vendors to resolve delays, discrepancies, returns, and warranty items.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, pricing information, supplier contacts, procurement data, invoices, and related documentation.
- Collaborate with project managers, field teams, shipping, receiving, and suppliers to support timely deliveries and smooth operations.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Los Angeles, CA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Coordinate sourcing, ordering, and delivery of materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Manage purchase orders, change orders, vendor follow-up, and procurement documentation.
- Research vendors, compare pricing, source hard-to-find parts, and support delivery tracking.
- Communicate with vendors and internal teams by phone, email, and chat in a fast-paced environment.
- 1 to 3 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related experience.
- Working knowledge of procurement processes, vendor coordination, and purchase order systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build productive vendor and internal relationships.
- Ability to stay flexible, pivot quickly, remain professional under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to support project managers, field teams, shipping, receiving, and operations personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or coursework in business, supply chain, logistics, operations, or a related field.
- Experience in construction, mechanical services, engineering services, field service, manufacturing, or production operations.
- Familiarity with ERP systems or procurement software.
- Experience supporting warranty claims, returns, core returns, credits, and vendor issue resolution.