Purchasing - Purchasing Specialist

Crystal Stairs, Inc. Improving the Lives of Families throughChild Care Services, Research, and AdvocacyCrystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations. Purchasing Specialist100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, 90056Job OverviewUnder the direction of the Operations Coordinator, the Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for all purchasing activities, including processing supply requests, sourcing vendors, making purchases, assisting in the preparation, review, and analysis of RFP and RFQs including making awards recommendations. Assist in maintenance and management of agency asset collection reports. Responsibilities Procure goods and services within an office environment in accordance with the quality, quantity, and delivery requirements of the requisitioning departmentUnderstand and follow agency policies and procedures, and governmental procurement guidelinesWorks diligently to secure competitive bids as required to support agency quote requirementsReviews market data to analyze and negotiate prices, evaluate vendors, identify methods of reducing costs, supervision of supply sources, and recommend, when appropriate, changes in products or vendorsEnsure compliance with bid and contract specificationsLiaise with the Fiscal department to provide required supporting documentation for all procurement transactions to ensure payments are timely and 100% audit-readyAssist Operations Coordinator in maintaining a qualified and preferred vendor listCollect information on and produce tracking reports of supply orders and vendor spending as neededAssist Operations Coordinator by developing Scope of Work for RFP and RFQs, preparing, distributing, collecting, and analyzing responses from vendors, and making recommendations to stakeholdersAssist Operations Coordinator in drafting and assessing service agreements with vendors, perform numerical analyses to compare vendors, and check references as neededAssist in reconciling FAS (Fiscal Asset Schedule) and PAT (Purchasing Asset Tracking) reports, correctly assigning service and merchandise costs to program funds, and ensuring asset data is collected and recorded in a timely mannerAssist Purchasing Supervisor in providing procurement training to agency staff as neededPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications for Sr. Purchasing Specialist Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred; related work experience in purchasing may be substituted for college-level educationMinimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in a purchasing environment as a buyer or specialist.Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in MS Word and ExcelKnowledge of purchasing methods, principles, and practices.Knowledge of government regulations preferredKnowledge of purchasing and inventory control processes preferredRequires strong problem-solving and follow-up skillsAbility to work well under pressure and juggle priorities to meet tight deadlines. Must have strong written communication skills Must have strong multi-tasking and organization skills Requires excellent customer relations skills and is able to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups Total Package of Benefits Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer401k Matching OptionsFlex Spending Pre-paid Legal ServicesSick and Vacation Time Paid Holidays and Winter BreakOpportunity for Growth and DevelopmentRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a fully diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status. For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at:

Created: 2026-03-12