Lead Temporary Procurement Associate

Lead Procurement/Operations Associate – Contract

Project Overview

HR for Growth is seeking a detail-oriented Lead Procurement & Operations Associate to support end-to-end product procurement, transportation, and catalog management for a retail photography project. This role will ensure products are more efficiently processed from retail purchase to studio photography while maintaining accurate catalog and inventory records, as well as supervising the Procurement associates working onsite.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing both hands-on procurement tasks and operational coordination in a fast-paced project environment.

Key Results Area:

·         Purchase designated products from specified retail locations and maintain accurate receipts and purchase documentation

·         Create and maintain catalog tracking files for all purchased items

·         Transport purchased products to the San Francisco studio for scheduled photography sessions

·         Capture in-store photos of product displays when needed for pricing verification

·         Coordinate with the on-site project team to ensure products are ready for photography

·         Procure replacement items if products or packaging are damaged or unsuitable for photography

·         Support post-photography product organization, including donation or disposal per project guidelines

Skills & Qualifications:

·         Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills

·         Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience

·         Comfortable performing hands-on tasks, including purchasing, inventory tracking, and transporting products

·         Sound judgment and decision-making skills 

·         Reliable transportation and ability to travel between locations

·         Basic spreadsheet or catalog tracking experience preferred

·         Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, project-based environment

HRforGrowth is an extension of the Growth Catalyst Group (GCG), a partnership of companies with more than 65 years of operating experience and a history of successfully serving customers across industries and disciplines. 

We specialize in Organizational Transformation, Talent Acquisition, Peak Staffing, HR Staff Augmentation, HR Technology Solutions, Outplacement, and all forms of risk mitigation and compliance, benefits and compensation strategies, and performance management. 

GCG® is one of the world’s leading providers of business transformation solutions related to supply chain and technology solutions for order fulfillment and marketing execution. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.