Purchasing Jobs in Temecula, CA

Procurement Specialist

We're seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support day-to-day purchasing operations, supply planning, vendor coordination, and logistics. In this role, you'll partner closely with the Demand Planner and cross-functional internal teams to ensure materials and supplies are available when neededwhile maintaining strong alignment with purchasing controls and accounting compliance.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented procurement professional who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities, building vendor relationships, and keeping operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Planning & Purchasing Execution

  • Manage and execute supply plans for internal vendors in partnership with the Demand Planner.
  • Analyze material and supply requirements to plan purchasing activities aligned to business and production needs.
  • Manage supply requests from multiple internal departments and ensure timely follow-through.

• Vendor Coordination & Order Management

  • Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
  • Schedule and coordinate orders with suppliers based on production timelines and operational demand.
  • Monitor vendor performance, delivery schedules, and fulfillment accuracy; proactively address changes or risks.

• Logistics, Shipping & Compliance

  • Coordinate logistics processes related to purchasing and shipments, including customs activities as needed.
  • Oversee internal purchasing activities while ensuring adherence to accounting procedures and documentation standards.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and support process consistency.

• Inventory & Issue Resolution

  • Support facilities inventory management by maintaining optimal stock levels and efficient utilization of resources.
  • Communicate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve purchasing, delivery, and inventory discrepancies.

Qualifications (Required)

• 23 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience managing purchase orders, requisitions, vendor coordination, and inventory activities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to analyze purchasing requirements and coordinate orders based on business needs.
• High attention to detail with a track record of maintaining accurate purchasing and accounting records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with logistics, customs, and supplier coordination.
• Previous experience operating machinery.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for minor equipment issues.
• Team-oriented mindset and positive, adaptable approach.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and schedules as business needs evolve.

Career Growth & Development

This role offers the chance to broaden your procurement skill set across supply planning, vendor management, logistics coordination, and process compliancebuilding experience that can support long-term growth in purchasing and supply chain operations.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step as a Procurement Specialist, we encourage you to apply today.