Procurement Specialist

Our Client is a growing company located in beautiful Westlake Village, CA. We are looking for a driven individual to join us as a Procurement Specialist. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, flexible, proactive, and have excellent negotiation skills. Procurement Specialist Responsibilities: • Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors • Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts • Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requests for goods and services • Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods • Negotiate, renegotiate and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives • Generate demand forecasts, combining historical data, current inventory, and marketing plans • Coordinate with suppliers and project managers regarding updates and details of goods • Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods delivered • Monitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive • Ensure any contractual obligations are favorable to the company with leadership • Work closely with the projects team to understand details of procurement requirements • Managing the status of accounts and balances and identifying inconsistencies • Issuing bills, receipts and invoices Requirements: • Bachelor or Master's degree in a related field preferred (or equivalent experience) • 2+ years proven experience working as a procurement specialist • Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills • Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building • Able to travel to meet vendors and suppliers as necessary • Proven ability to meet deadlines and drive results while managing many priorities and under tight timeframes • High energy, good attitude, and high accountabilityEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or