Purchasing Advisor - Procurement

Purchasing Advisor IV - Procurement Location: Rosemead, CA Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — Onsite Mondays and Tuesdays Contract Details Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)Pay Rate: $16.90–$83.86 / Hour (USD)Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary This senior-level role serves as a subject matter expert responsible for leading the development, compilation, approval, and execution of procurement training programs (~70%) and applying advanced business process improvement principles to design standardized, scalable, repeatable solutions that enhance procurement capability, contract literacy, and organizational effectiveness (~30%). The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and strategic influence, partnering closely with Procurement leadership, the internal Enterprise Learning & Development (EL&D) team, and Procurement stakeholders to deliver structured, enterprise-aligned training programs and resolve pain points. The role will translate procurement policies, contract frameworks, and best practices into practical, accessible learning experiences and process documentation that improve performance and reduce contractual and operational risk. Note: Procurement wants to focus on practical application and action-heavy training, not lecture-based formats. Key Responsibilities Serve as a senior subject matter expert responsible for leading the development, compilation, approval, and execution of procurement training programs (~70%) and applying advanced business process improvement principles to design standardized, scalable, repeatable solutions that enhance procurement capability, contract literacy, and organizational effectiveness (~30%).Operate with a high degree of autonomy and strategic influence; partner closely with Procurement leadership, the internal Enterprise Learning & Development (EL&D) team, and Procurement stakeholders to deliver structured, enterprise-aligned training programs and resolve pain points.Translate procurement policies, contract frameworks, and best practices into practical, accessible learning experiences and process documentation that improve performance and reduce contractual and operational risk. Required Skills Extensive experience in procurement, contract management, or business process improvement initiatives.Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training programs in complex, cross-functional environments.Strong working knowledge of contract terms, procurement processes, and supplier negotiation dynamics.Proven experience collaborating with Legal and Learning & Development teams.Expertise in translating complex subject matter into clear, structured, and actionable training content.Strong project management skills, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and tracking execution. Preferred Skills Experience in utility, regulated, or large enterprise procurement environments.Experience developing training for procurement agents or contract professionals.Strong facilitation and communication skills, with ability to influence at multiple organizational levels. Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree required. Required Experience 10 or more years of Procurement experience. Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement Fund About the Client This client is one of the largest investor-owned electric utilities in the United States, serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory in Central, Coastal, and Southern California — a footprint the organization has powered for nearly 140 years. The organization is actively leading California's transformation to a net-zero economy, investing in grid modernization, energy storage, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources, making it one of the most consequential players in the nation's clean energy transition. With an average employee tenure of approximately 20 years, the organization employs engineers, project managers, data scientists, procurement specialists, and operations professionals who are building the infrastructure that will define how energy is generated, distributed, and consumed for the next half-century. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-15043