Temporary Purchasing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Description

Position Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented and organized Inventory & Purchasing Coordinator to support daily purchasing and inventory activities. This entry-level role is responsible for maintaining supply rooms, monitoring inventory levels, and ordering supplies as needed to support operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills, attention to detail, and experience working with inventory management or purchasing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain inventory levels of supplies and materials.

Organize and stock supply rooms to ensure departments have necessary resources available.

Place and track orders for supplies and consumable items.

Receive, verify, and distribute incoming shipments.

Maintain accurate inventory records and documentation.

Work with vendors to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery information.

Utilize computer systems to enter purchase orders, track inventory, and maintain records.

Assist with additional administrative and operational tasks as assigned.

Support continuous improvement efforts related to inventory control and purchasing processes.

Skills

Data entry

Top Skills Details

Data entry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred

Previous inventory control, purchasing, warehouse, or supply chain experience.

Experience working with inventory management or ERP systems.

Knowledge of purchasing procedures and inventory tracking practices.

Experience Level

Entry Level

This is a Contract position based out of Lodi, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lodi,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.