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Purchasing/Procurement Specialist

TEKsystems
$25.00 - $35.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Ventura
Jan 28, 2026
Description We're seeking a hands-on Procure-to-Pay (P2P) / Procurement Operations Specialist to provide short-term coverage for a team member on leave. This role is heavily focused on day-to-day execution inside a purchasing/procurement platform (Coupa preferred) and supporting internal stakeholders through the full P2P lifecycle-from requisitions to purchase orders, receiving, and invoice confirmation. This is an execution-focused role for someone who enjoys keeping processes moving, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring purchasing data is accurate and compliant. What You'll Do * Support internal teams and suppliers with the end-to-end P2P workflow (requisitions POs change orders receiving invoice confirmation). * Provide guidance to business users on best practices and how to submit requests correctly (departments/accounts, documentation, approvals, etc.). * Monitor day-to-day purchasing activity and follow up on items that are stalled or missing information (e.g., missing receipts, approvals, PO issues). * Troubleshoot common platform/process issues and escalate more complex items through defined channels (Slack and ticketing as needed). * Assist with supplier onboarding and verification of supplier/business details (as needed). * Help maintain simple SOPs / instructions and support adoption and compliance across teams. * Support basic reporting and ad-hoc requests (Excel + system reporting) to track compliance and process health. Why This Role * Short-term, clearly scoped assignment with a strong internal support structure. * Great fit for someone between roles or looking for a focused sprint. * Hands-on work that makes an immediate operational impact. Skills Coupa, Procure to pay, P2p, Purchasing, Procurement, purchase requisitions, PO management, invoice analysis, invoice matching, compliance, contract review, contract compliance, ERP, Oracle, SAP, Workday, Ariba, Jaggaer, Supplier onboarding, reporting, KPI tracking, JIRA, Vendor management, Supply chain, SOP, excel Top Skills Details Coupa,Procure to pay,P2p,Purchasing,Procurement,purchase requisitions,PO management,invoice analysis,invoice matching,compliance Additional Skills & Qualifications Must-Have Qualifications * 3+ years experience in Procurement Operations / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) or purchasing operations. * Hands-on experience using Coupa or a similar P2P / procurement platform (e.g., Ariba, Oracle iProcurement, Workday Procurement, Jaggaer, Zip). * Strong understanding of purchasing fundamentals: requisitions, POs, invoices, receipts, and common exception handling. * Comfortable with high follow-up volume and working independently to drive items to resolution. * Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate transactional data. * Proficiency with Excel (tracking, basic reporting). * Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset for supporting internal users. * Ability to work hybrid (3 days onsite) in Ventura, CA for the duration of the assignment. Nice-to-Haves * ERP exposure (Oracle preferred, but not required). * Supplier enablement / catalogs / punchouts. * Contract terms familiarity (billing cadence, legal entity details, commercial basics). * Manufacturing or high-volume operational environments. * Experience creating/maintaining SOPs and delivering training. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Ventura, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Ventura,CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.