Entry-Level Purchasing & Operations Coordinator (Contract) Location: Irvine, CA
Duration: Through January 2027 (with potential for permanent hire)
Industry: Automotive
Pay range: $30-35 p/h

Our automotive client in Irvine is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing & Operations Coordinator to support a busy team with purchasing, invoice processing, data management, and administrative functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience in finance, purchasing, and business operations within a corporate environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys working with data and processes, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Responsibilities
Process Goods Receipt (GR) postings and related purchasing transactions.
Support Purchase Application (PA) processing and purchasing administration.
Assist with Purchase Order (PO) coding, tracking, and maintenance.
Perform a variety of purchasing support and transaction management activities.
Review purchasing documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Provide administrative support related to invoices, purchasing, and goods receipt activities.
Maintain operational records and data within internal systems.
Assist with data entry, reporting, and general data management.
Support high-volume, process-driven workflows and recurring operational tasks.
Respond to daily requests and provide administrative support to the business operations team.
Ensure compliance with established processes and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
Some experience through internships, administrative support, purchasing, finance, accounting, or data entry preferred.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage repetitive and high-volume transactional work with consistency.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.