Purchase Specialist Job at LHH, Los Angeles, CA

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  • LHH
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

As a Purchasing Professional , you’ll be the backbone of our procurement operations—ensuring we secure the right goods and services at the best value, while upholding transparency, compliance, and sustainability. You’ll work closely with program managers, finance, and vendors to support initiatives that create real change.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full procurement cycle—from requisition to payment—for goods and services across multiple departments
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms with vendors without compromising quality or mission alignment
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, and donor regulations (e.g., USAID, UN, private foundations)
  • Develop and maintain preferred vendor lists, RFQs/RFPs, and procurement records
  • Collaborate with finance to streamline purchasing workflows and support timely reporting and audits
  • Champion ethical and sustainable sourcing practices that reflect our core values
  • Support emergency purchasing processes as needed in response to urgent program needs

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, ideally in a non-profit, NGO, or grant-funded setting
  • Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills
  • Familiarity with procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, OMB Uniform Guidance) is a strong plus
  • Highly organized, analytical, and proactive with an eye for both detail and big-picture efficiency
  • Passion for mission-driven work and a commitment to ethical sourcing and equity

What We Offer

  • A collaborative, values-driven team that celebrates impact
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • The chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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