SCM Procurement Associate
Commerce, California • Full Time
Posted on Thu, May 21, 2026
JOB TITLE: | SCM Procurement Associate |
REPORTS TO: | Procurement Manager |
Job Type | Full Time Employee |
DEPARTMENT: | SCM Procurement Team |
LOCATION: | Commerce CA 90040 |
Job Summary
The Procurement Associate will provide entry-level administrative and operational support to the procurement and sourcing team. This role focuses on data entry, document management, basic supplier communication, and system maintenance to ensure smooth day-to-day procurement operations. The position is designed for individuals looking to build a foundation in supply chain and procurement, working under direct supervision of the Procurement Supervisor.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in gathering and organizing supplier quotations and RFQ documentation under guidance
- Perform data entry and maintain procurement records in SAP and SRM systems with accuracy
- Support supplier communication for basic inquiries such as pricing confirmation, lead times, and document requests
- Prepare and update basic price comparison spreadsheets and sourcing trackers
- Assist with new supplier onboarding documentation collection and file organization
- Maintain and file procurement contracts, pricing agreements, and related documents
- Support inventory and purchase order tracking by updating internal logs and spreadsheets
- Coordinate internally to collect purchase requisitions and consolidate sourcing requirements
- Assist in preparing routine procurement reports such as vendor lists, price history summaries, and PO status updates
- Perform general administrative support including scheduling meetings, filing, and correspondence management
- Support ad-hoc data research tasks as directed by the Procurement Supervisor or Manager
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, accounting or related field
- 1–2 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain
- Experience or exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred, but not required)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas, formatting, sorting/filtering)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team-oriented environment
- Bilingual in Korean and English preferred