Procurement Agent
Ultimate Staffing · Irvine, CA · Yesterday
On-siteAdministrative$36–$40/hrFull-time
Duties
- Assist with maintaining procurement inbox through daily checks and responses to inquiries.
- Aid in preparing and managing RFIs/RFPs and basic scope of work or service agreement documents.
- Support supplier selection activities, including collecting documentation for supplier onboarding.
- Support supplier selection activities, including collecting quotes and helping with basic cost comparisons.
- Cook with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure timely communication.
- Help identify cost-saving opportunities and track spend on assigned projects.
- Maintain procurement documentation and support budget tracking and cost reconciliation.
- Aid in background research on pending invoices requiring approval.
- Aid in compiling an invoicing yearly spreadsheet for YOY programs.
Skills and Experience Requested
- 1-3 years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance or a related administrative support role.
- Experience supporting sourcing activities, including collecting quotes, preparing bid documents, and coordinating supplier communications.
- Familiarity with supplier onboarding processes and maintaining procurement-related documentation.
- Experience working with invoices, budget tracking, spend analysis, and cost reconciliation.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including tracking spreadsheets, data analysis and reporting.
- Experience in managing shared mailboxes or responding to inquiries in a professional business environment.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial and procurement data.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, RFI/RFP processes, and contract administration preferred.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP) is a plus.