Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support engineering and business purchasing activities in Santa Barbara, California. This Contract position focuses on coordinating purchase requests, monitoring budgets, maintaining vendor records, and partnering with finance and accounting teams to keep procurement operations accurate and efficient. The ideal candidate brings strong spreadsheet skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities:

• Coordinate purchasing activities for engineering teams and other internal stakeholders, ensuring requests are processed accurately and on schedule.

• Maintain up-to-date spending records by cost center and support budget tracking for lab, prototype, and exploratory work.

• Support supplier onboarding by gathering required documentation, facilitating approvals, and helping negotiate commercial terms when needed.