Purchasing Administrator

About the role

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Administrator to join their client's dynamic team in San Jose, CA. This role is 100% onsite and offers an exciting opportunity to manage inventory purchasing and replenishment activities to ensure product availability and support sales operations. The Purchasing Administrator will collaborate closely with suppliers, sales, accounting, and operations to maintain optimal inventory levels, monitor lead times, and ensure seamless purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Purchase inventory with management approval.
• Monitor inventory levels and replenishment needs.
• Track supplier lead times, shipments, and order status.
• Review sales orders to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate inventory receipts and supplier invoices.
• Maintain purchasing records, logs, and ERP data.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Communicate with internal teams regarding inventory and purchasing updates.
• Follow established purchasing processes and workflows.
• Support process improvements and departmental initiatives.
• Learn and interpret supplier drawings and product specifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply chain experience.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, electronics, or supply chain environments is a plus.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 100% onsite.

Pay

Hourly rate: $30.00.

Benefits

Opportunity to transition from a temporary position to a permanent role.