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PEMEX Procurement International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Houston is looking for a Purchasing Manager to oversee all purchasing activities on behalf of customers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in purchasing or a related field. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with internal teams. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. This role involves limited travel within the U.S. and Mexico.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in purchasing or a related field.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; able to speak, read, and write.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities related to goods and services.
• Review and clarify contracting requests.
• Create and formalize purchase orders using ERP systems.
• Expedite delivery and manage documentation for purchasing activities.
• Request information from suppliers to support purchasing.
• Create purchase orders using the ERP system.
• Formalize purchase orders and record activities per guidelines.
• Expedite delivery and manage tax documents as applicable.
• Follow up and keep purchasing data updated in systems and reports.
• Review, validate, and update follow-up reports.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers for traditional orders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Understanding of supply chain

Time management

Integrity and dependability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or administrative field

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Pemex Procurement International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equality and non-discrimination are principles contained in the PPI ’s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Be Part Of Our Team

We take pride in the professional qualifications and experience of our workforce and maintain a wide cultural diversity in our organization. See our open positions listed below.

Responsible for managing all purchasing activities related to the purchasing of goods and services on behalf of the customer, as instructed to be carried out by PPI rather than through the remote modules. This role ensures adherence to Customer Purchasing Regulations including applicable laws and internal guidelines, with the goal of obtaining the most favorable terms and conditions.

LOCATION

Houston, TX 77079

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Carry out the activities included in the purchasing process (Direct Assignments and Restricted and Open Tenders) from the assignment of the initial request by the customer to the completion of the request and delivery to the client through the utilization of the corresponding systems.
• Review documentation received for the assigned contracting requests.
• Request clarification or modifications from the client (end users and requestors) as needed.
• Maintain complete files of the purchasing process for each purchasing initiative assigned.
• Request necessary information from suppliers to support the purchasing process, utilizing established communication channels.
• Request Technical approval from the end user as needed.
• Create purchase orders as requested utilizing the corresponding ERP system.
• Formalize purchase orders and register the appropriate information and activities in the corresponding systems in compliance with internal guidelines and procedures.
• Expedite, receive, and manage, as applicable, the timely delivery to the customer of guarantees and affidavit of no tax liabilities and all applicable documents from the supplier for the assigned purchase initiatives.
• Follow‑up and keep information and documents pertaining to purchasing activities updated in the systems and corresponding reports and files.
• Review, validate, and update reports used for follow‑up of purchasing processes.
• Manage the cancelled or terminated purchase orders as requested.
• Expedite with the customer the attention and/or correction of their system generated errors that prevent the purchase order from being completed.
• Communicate with internal areas involved in the purchasing process as required (Supplier Alliances, IT, Legal).
• Recommend solutions, and when appropriate best terms and conditions, to clients and suppliers for opportunities and issues affecting the acceptance of the purchase orders.
• Create documents as required for the Restricted and Open Tenders.
• Negotiate Terms and Conditions with suppliers for Traditional Orders.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Perform tests to verify modifications or new applications in the systems when requested.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or administrative field.
• A minimum of three years in purchasing or related field.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking.
• Solid understanding of supply chain.
• Effective time management.
• Honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and dependability.

Requirements

Travel:

• 0%-10% of the time in the United States, Mexico, if required.

Language:

• Fluent in English/Spanish; Speak, read, and write.

Special requirements:

• Computer Skills – Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge in ERP systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.