Job Title: Procurement Buyer I
Location: Newport Beach CA 92660
Duration: 3 months Contract (Good Possibilities of extension)
Key Responsibilities:
- Create review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in Coupa.
- Manage approvals and workflows in alignment with corporate procurement policies.
- Source products and services from approved suppliers; ensure compliance with contracts and preferred supplier lists.
- Monitor order status resolve discrepancies and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Act as first-line support for employees submitting requests through Coupa (punch-out orders non-catalog requests invoice issues).
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing and payment discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data and ensure Coupa master data (supplier records) is up to date.
- Support sourcing initiatives and work with category managers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Provide training and guidance to end users on Coupa best practices.
The experience you bring:
- Bachelors degree in business Supply Chain Procurement or related field preferred
- 2-4 years of purchasing/procurement experience; Coupa experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes supplier management compliance.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal leadership and communications skills.
What makes you stand out:
- Coupa Buyer and/or Coupa Admin certification a plus.
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau Alteryx PowerBI).
- Experience with indirect procurement categories (IT marketing professional services facilities etc.).
Trinus Corporation a leading provider of technology solutions and services with over 25 years of experience is a certified WBE/MBE/SBE/SDB firm accredited by WBENC NMSDC and SBA. Our mission is to shape the future of work by aligning the right mix of people process technology and innovation to efficiently meet our clients business objectives. At Trinus we understand that finding the right opportunity is pivotal in your career journey. Our staffing services go beyond mere placements; they are about matching your skills and aspirations with the perfect fit. To learn more about us please visit our website