Purchasing Lead in Beverly Hills, California

Purchasing Lead / Senior Buyer | Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)

We're partnering with a premier IT solutions provider based in Los Angeles to find a digitally savvy Purchasing Lead to take ownership of their corporate procurement operations. This is a contract role with strong conversion potential for the right candidate.

The Purchasing Lead will manage the full PO lifecycle - from vendor sourcing through order fulfillment - while working cross-functionally with sales, operations, and accounting. Digital tool proficiency is a must. The team works with platforms like Ariba and SAP, and they need someone who can hit the ground running in a high-volume, fast-paced procurement environment.

• Own the full purchase order lifecycle for IT hardware, software, and services
• Navigate and manage transactions through digital procurement platforms including Ariba, SAP, and supplier portals
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with vendors to support client and company margins
• Track open orders, delivery timelines, and order status across internal and supplier-side systems
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor data, and invoice reconciliation
• Collaborate with sales, ops, and accounting teams to ensure alignment on order fulfillment
• Build and manage supplier relationships and identify cost savings opportunities
• Report on purchasing data and vendor performance using Excel and procurement dashboards

• 3+ years of corporate purchasing, procurement, or buying experience in a B2B or product-driven environment
• Hands-on experience with digital procurement platforms - Ariba and/or SAP strongly preferred
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate new supplier portals and systems
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data tracking)
• High-volume PO experience in a structured, fast-paced setting
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
• Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus

Interested? Apply now!