Purchasing Associate (3 months Contract)

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About Liquid I.V.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate change-makers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.  

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.    

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration. 

About the role:

We are looking for a highly organized and responsive Purchasing Associate with a passion for marketing and sales to support the Marketing, Ecommerce and Sales teams in managing service purchase orders (POs) using Microsoft Dynamics ERP. 

The ideal candidate will assist with the end-to-end requisition process (creating purchase orders, processing goods receipts, tracking invoice and payments, liaising with vendors). This role will serve as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders, finance, and external vendors. 

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

• Be embedded in and collaborate deeply with commercial teams (Marketing, Sales, Ecommerce) to understand their budgets and activity plans
• Work with team members to collect the necessary documentation for purchase order requests, including scope details, contracts, quotes, and other vendor documentation required to initiate purchase orders.
• Assist in the onboarding of new service vendors, ensuring completion of vendor setup forms and compliance with internal policies.
• Create, submit, and track service purchase requisitions in Microsoft Dynamics ERP on behalf of the business partners
• Ensure proper coding, align with accounting teams as required.
• Ensure approval routing is correct and POs are approved timely, follow up with approvers as necessary.
• Monitor open POs and follow up with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of services and invoices.
• Seek confirmation from budget owners then process GRs for services rendered before the month-end cutoff.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to review pending invoices and take steps to process them.
• Troubleshoot existing POs, invoice, and payment issues — including misrouted invoices, mismatched PO/invoice data, and pending approvals.
• Any other ad-hoc support requested by business partners. 

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or finance support roles.
• Ideally, a foundational knowledge of marketing and sales.
• Experience in working with a high volume of key stakeholders
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP or financial software. 

Work Environment:

• This role is HYBRID office environment (El Segundo).
•  Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The compensation band for this position is $35 - $45 per hour. The exact hourly is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget. The listed range is applicable only to the annual base salary and does not include additional perks, benefits, or applicable bonus eligibility comprising the total compensation package.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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