NEW JOB OPENING
BUYING PROFESSIONAL
IN Palo Alto, CA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 03/09/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 498097
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: Buying Professional
Job Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 6
Min Hourly Rate($): 38.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 38.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Inventory analysis, MS Excel, PowerBI, Purchasing, SAP
Experience Desired: SAP Purchasing Module (3 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (field not specified)



Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• SAP Purchasing Module within the last year.

• SAP experience is required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, etc.)

• Experience using shared drives and working knowledge of Power BI.

• Strong understanding of the Purchase Order (PO) process and part lifecycle.

• Vendor/supplier relationships management.

• Experience working with SQEs and quality teams.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility to support occasional early meetings (e.g., 6:00 AM global calls)



Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and related order transactions.

• Process purchase requisitions (in accordance with approval thresholds) and ensure all required information is accurately maintained to company process,

• Analyze material availability and manage the full PO lifecycle, including order shipping and tracking, content verification, accurate price, RMA, and on-time material supply aligned with demand.

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and utilize approved contract partners to secure competitive Terms & Conditions.

• Drive inventory optimization initiatives, including reduction of excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory.

• Managing part revisions and leading the implementation of related rework activities.

• Maintain proper document archiving in accordance with local regulations and company policy to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and procurement process standardization efforts, ensuring relevant project information is communicated to maintain alignment and visibility among all stakeholders.

• Support daily operational activities, including but not limited to purchase order management.



  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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