ACARA Jobs
Buying Specialist
Apply- ID: 557992
- Posted: 3/9/2026
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Temporary
- Duration: 3 - 6 Months
Are you a Buying Specialist who is looking to join one of the top Manufacturing industry?
Are you looking to further your career and grow?
Do you have experience in SAP?
If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!
Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Palo Alto, CA. Interested?
Here's what you'd do:
- Manage purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and related order transactions.
- Process purchase requisitions (in accordance with approval thresholds) and ensure all needed 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.
Here's what you'll get:
Pay: $38/ hour
Hours:40 hours/week. 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Length: Contract (6 month with potential for the assignment to be extended)
Sound like a good fit
APPLY TODAY - Email resume to: kruzickia@acarasolutions.com
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that Drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Required skills:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 4 years of experience in SAP.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in shared drives and working knowledge of Power BI.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in SQEs and quality teams.
Preferred skills:
- SAP Purchasing Module within the last year.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, etc.).
- Strong understanding of the Purchase Order (PO) process and part lifecycle.
- Vendor/supplier relationships management.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to support occasional early meetings (6:00 AM global calls).
Additional Information
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.