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Purchasing Specialist

Aleron
United States, California, Thousand Oaks
1049 Camino Dos Rios (Show on map)
Aug 14, 2025
Description Acara Solutions is looking for a Temporary Purchasing Specialist for one of our clients in Thousand Oaks, CA. This role is 100% on site. Contract Lenghth: 3-4 month assignment. Pay Rate: $40-$43 hourly JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from qualified ISO/FDA vendors and maintaining the related documents and records. Manage vendor relationships and oversee order placement, including raw materials. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Establish and maintain effective vendor relationships, including negotiating competitive pricing, acquiring quotes, and tracking vendor performance (e.g., PO acknowledgments, delivery timelines, and corrective actions). Draft and support administration of competitive bidding events (RFP/RFQ/RFI). Manage end-to-end purchase order process: create and verify PO's, ensure accurate pricing and documentation, assign correct GL accounts, and confirm vendor acknowledgment. Ensure vendor compliance with company procedures, including onboarding documentation, quality certifications, and timely audits. Expedite delayed orders and coordinate product returns to ensure uninterrupted business flow. Collaborate with internal departments to identify and resolve issues related to purchasing and support indirect purchasing through systems like iBuy. Maintain accurate purchasing records, including approved supplier/vendor lists, liability insurance, and open PO reports. Provide vendors with procurement specifications and/or drawings, including updates after internal reviews and revisions processes. Operate and maintain Kanban system for materials using this method of inventory tracking. Support and use the Supply Planning tool used for triggering new POs, inventory levels, and maintaining accurate vendor demand forecasts. Manage and process all incoming contract requests in coordination with Legal, Project Management, and Procurement teams. Perform other duties/projects as assigned by management. Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years related purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years' experience using major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, as well as Purchasing software such as Coupa, iBuy, Ariba, etc. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply