Purchasing Advisor - Procurement

Purchasing Advisor - Procurement

Location: Rosemead, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Onsite Mondays and Tuesdays

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $16.90 $83.86 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Days (First Shift)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This senior role serves as a subject matter expert responsible for leading the development, compilation, approval, and execution of procurement training programs (~70%) and applying advanced business process improvement principles to design standardized, scalable, repeatable solutions that enhance procurement capability, contract literacy, and organizational effectiveness (~30%). The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and strategic influence, partnering closely with Procurement leadership, the internal Enterprise Learning & Development (EL&D) team, and Procurement stakeholders to deliver structured, enterprise-aligned training programs and resolve pain points. The role will translate procurement policies, contract frameworks, and best practices into practical, accessible learning experiences and process documentation that improve performance and reduce contractual and operational risk. Note: Procurement wants to focus on practical application and action-heavy training, not lecture-based formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert responsible for leading the development, compilation, approval, and execution of procurement training programs (~70%) and applying advanced business process improvement principles to design standardized, scalable, repeatable solutions that enhance procurement capability, contract literacy, and organizational effectiveness (~30%).
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and strategic influence; partner closely with Procurement leadership, the internal Enterprise Learning & Development (EL&D) team, and Procurement stakeholders to deliver structured, enterprise-aligned training programs and resolve pain points.
• Translate procurement policies, contract frameworks, and best practices into practical, accessible learning experiences and process documentation that improve performance and reduce contractual and operational risk.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in procurement, contract management, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training programs in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Strong working knowledge of contract terms, procurement processes, and supplier negotiation dynamics.
• Proven experience collaborating with Legal and Learning & Development teams.
• Expertise in translating complex subject matter into clear, structured, and actionable training content.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and tracking execution.
• 10 or more years of Procurement experience.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in utility, regulated, or large enterprise procurement environments.
• Experience developing training for procurement agents or contract professionals.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Required Experience

• 10 or more years of Procurement experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a major investor-owned electric utility serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory in Central, Coastal, and Southern California one of the largest electric utilities in the United States. For nearly 140 years, the organization has been delivering power to one of the most dynamic regions in the world and is now actively leading California's transformation to a net-zero economy, investing in grid modernization, energy storage, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources. With an average employee tenure of approximately 20 years and a strong culture of safety, mentorship, and professional development, this organization attracts and retains engineers, project managers, data scientists, procurement specialists, and operations professionals who are building the infrastructure that will define how energy is generated, distributed, and consumed for the next half-century. The organization supports flexible and hybrid work arrangements across a wide range of roles and promotes from within, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are both welcomed and essential to innovation.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-15043

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