Purchasing Agent / Buyer

San Jose, California, USA Temporary/Contract
$ 25 - $ 30 per hour 05-22-2026 23:16:15 Job ID: PAV1460118_1779491775

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Are you a detail-oriented professional with purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience looking to take on a Purchasing Agent role with a great team? This position offers the opportunity to join a well-established company where you’ll play a key role in supporting daily purchasing operations and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create, process, and track purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Communicate with vendors regarding order details, pricing, availability, lead times, and shipping logistics
  • Coordinate with internal departments to confirm purchasing needs and ensure timely fulfillment
  • Monitor open purchase orders and proactively follow up on delayed shipments or backorders
  • Resolve discrepancies related to invoices, pricing, deliveries, and order accuracy

Required Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain coordination, or related roles
    (Candidates with titles such as Purchasing Agent, Buyer, Procurement Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, or potentially AP experience may be a fit.)
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and follow-up abilities
  • Comfortable working fully onsite in a collaborative office environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • AA or BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
  • Experience working in purchasing or ERP systems (client uses proprietary software; prior system-specific experience not required)

Ideal Candidate

  • Professional, reliable, and easy to work with
  • A self-starter who can quickly learn processes and execute independently
  • Someone adaptable and comfortable working with a newer manager who values a thoughtful hiring process
  • Team-oriented with a positive, no-drama attitude

If this sounds like you, please reply and attach your resume – we’re looking for someone to start ASAP!

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