Procurement Coordinator
AB Dynamics • Torrance, California • Part Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 2, 2026
AB Dynamics is one of the world’s leading specialists in automotive test systems, supplying a range of advanced solutions including driving robots, ADAS soft crash targets and driving simulators to all major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers globally. The company's unique technology is used for many applications including the development of autonomous vehicles.
Roles Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Part-Time Procurement Coordinator to join our team. This role provides essential support to both our Operations and Sales, maintaining cost-effective and efficient procurement operations. This is a part-time role and scheduled to work Monday to Friday up to 18 hours during the day time hours.
Core Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned or requested.
Procurement Responsibilities
- Purchases materials and parts from approved vendors
- Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers
- Verifies vendor specifications and confirms material and part requirement can be met
- Obtains quotations, lead times, and payment terms
- Prepares, maintains, and reviews purchasing files, reports, and price lists
- Compares prices, specifications, and lead times to determine the best bid among potential suppliers
- Reviews purchase orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications
- Determines if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary
- Contacts suppliers to resolve problems
- Tracks the status of purchase orders
- Maintains accurate records in ERP system and generates vendor reports as needed
- Assist in maintaining proper levels of office supplies throughout facility
- Supports and backs up Inside Sales staff to provide quotes to customers.
- Supports and backs up Inside Sales staff to process incoming purchase orders from customers.
- Assists with arranging product shipments in coordination with our production team.
- Communicates shipping and tracking information to the customer
- Assists with providing pricing, product details and availability to customers.
- Incorporate safe work practices into your daily activities and immediately reporting near misses, hazards or injuries
- Adhere to all company health and safety policies and procedures
- Complete required safety training, attending scheduled meetings.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or logistics
- Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g. Fishbowl, SAP, Orace, Netsuite)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with suppliers and internal associates
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be able to walk, bend, reach, and lift, if necessary 25 pounds or more. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This is a high-energy, multi-faceted position requiring personal initiative and flexibility.
Competencies:
- Customer Service: Works well with customers, promotes a positive image of the company, strives to solve issues raised by customers
- Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record
- Follow up/Responsiveness: Follows up in a timely manner, is available to external and internal members, responds in an effective manner
- Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
- Productivity: Manges workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
Why join us?
We are part of the FTSE-listed UK company AB Dynamics Group. As an innovative and dynamic company, we foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and excel. Along with competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being and work-life balance.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace for all employees and applicants. We will consider all qualified applicants consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for hiring.
We use AI to help us assess applications fairly and objectively.