Date Posted: 09/14/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 507409
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Job Location: Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Part-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 6
Min Hourly Rate($): 34.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 36.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Implementation, Inventory Control, MS Excel, SAP
Experience Desired: Experience with SAP (4-6 yrs); Experience using shared drives and working knowledge of Power BI (4-6 yrs); Strong understanding of the Purchase Order (PO) process and part lifecycle (4-6 yrs); Experience working with SQEs, quality and engineer teams (2-4 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
• SAP Purchasing Module within the last year
• 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 relationship management
• Experience working with SQEs, quality and engineering 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.
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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.).
My on-boarding with Rose was outstanding. The packets of information, the process, and great attention to detail each person gave me allowed me to get started quickly.I appreciated each person's friendly and helpful attitude.
Diana, Consultant
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Sally, Consultant
Rose International has been great to me. I thank everyone there for all of their hard work; it has not gone unnoticed.
Melody, Consultant
Rose International was not only attentive and responsive, but they were very professional and helpful whenever I called or needed any assistance.
Diane, Consultant
I am very happy with the Rose International, and the professionalism of the employees.
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