Purchasing Agent Job at Robert Half (Santa Barbara)

Purchasing Agent

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Santa Barbara

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job 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.

Job Responsibility:

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
Review invoices for accuracy and work closely with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies and enable timely payment
Administer software license purchases and renewals, including distribution, usage tracking, and renewal planning
Assist accounting with month-end close activities such as accrual support and related purchasing documentation
Reconcile purchasing card transactions and prepare monthly expense reporting with complete and accurate records
Contribute to recurring budget planning and forecasting efforts in partnership with finance, providing current purchasing data and spend visibility

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, accounting, operations, or a similar business support function
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence using spreadsheets for tracking, analysis, and reporting
Experience with procurement systems or purchasing management tools
Ability to organize competing priorities, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy across multiple transactions
Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams
Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, with careful attention to detail and process compliance

What we offer:

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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