Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing AdministratorJob Number: 365351Category: Materials / Logistics PlanningDescription: Job Title: Purchasing AdministratorPay rate: $31.50 - $41.66/hr.Location: Irvine, CAZip Code: 92606Duration: 8 MonthsStart Date: Right AwayKeywords: #IrvineJobs; #PurchasingAdministratorjobs;We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $31.50 - $41.66/hr. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.About the RoleWe are looking for a highly organized and execution-focused contractor to support Enterprise IT vendor operations and procurement coordination. This role will serve as the operational backbone for managing supplier onboarding, software procurement workflows, purchase requests, and purchase order tracking across a growing portfolio of enterprise and engineering applications.As our client continues expanding ownership of critical engineering and developer platforms, we are looking for someone who can centralize and streamline operational processes while partnering closely with IT, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Security, and external vendors.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is highly detail-oriented, and enjoys driving operational execution across multiple stakeholders and systems.ResponsibilitiesVendor & Supplier OnboardingCoordinate onboarding activities for new software vendors and suppliersTrack onboarding dependencies across Procurement, Legal, Security, Finance, and ITEnsure vendor requests move efficiently from intake to completionMaintain documentation and operational visibility throughout the onboarding lifecycleProcurement OperationsCreate and manage purchase requisitions within SAP and future procurement platformsTrack purchase orders through full lifecycle completionMonitor approval workflows and proactively escalate blockersPartner closely with Finance and Procurement teams to ensure timely executionJira Intake & Workflow ManagementOwn and manage the Enterprise IT procurement intake queue within JiraEnsure requests contain accurate information and proper routingMaintain operational status updates and stakeholder communicationHelp improve intake workflows and process standardization over timeEngineering & Enterprise Application SupportSupport procurement coordination for engineering and developer toolingAssist with software renewals, licensing coordination, and vendor communicationPartner with Enterprise IT platform owners on operational execution activitiesOperational Process ImprovementIdentify process bottlenecks and opportunities for automationCreate documentation, workflows, and operational runbooksHelp establish scalable operational practices as our Client Tech growsQualifications:Required3+ years of experience in procurement operations, vendor management, IT operations, project coordination, or related fieldsExperience working with procurement or ERP systems (SAP preferred)Strong organizational and follow-through skillsAbility to manage multiple parallel workstreams and deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComfortable operating in cross-functional technical environmentsHigh attention to detail and operational ownership mindsetPreferredExperience supporting Enterprise IT or Engineering organizationsFamiliarity with Jira and workflow/ticketing systemsExperience working with software licensing or SaaS vendorsExperience supporting fast-growing technology organizationsFamiliarity with procurement lifecycle management processesWhat Success Looks LikeVendor onboarding processes are streamlined and visiblePurchase requests and POs are tracked proactively and completed on timeEngineers and IT teams experience reduced operational frictionProcurement workflows become standardized and scalableStakeholders have clear operational visibility and communicationBelcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.comLocation: Irvine , CAMinimum Experience (yrs):Required Education: Not SpecifiedBenefits:Return to search results Email this job to a friend (emailjobs.asp?jo_num=365351)If you have previously registered with us, pleaseLog in (memberlogin.asp) to apply for this position.*Logged in members may also add jobs to their job cart