Global Procurement Associate - Entry Level

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Procurement Agent to support the Project Delivery Group from our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will work with the Package Coordinator, Planner, and Logistics to secure cost-effective procurement while maintaining compliance and timely delivery.

You will prepare bid documents, manage bidder prequalification, coordinate evaluations, and support post-award activities. A recent graduate with relevant skills is preferred, with willingness to travel and work on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, engineering, or relevant discipline
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Recent or soon-to-be university/college graduate with relevant skills

Responsibilities

• Be liaison with Package Coordinator, Planner, and Logistics to verify specs, lead times, and Incoterms
• Prepare Commercial Bid documents and issue to bidders from approved list
• Manage prequalification and selection of bidders
• Prepare and issue Bidder List and coordinate approval
• Supervise bid process confidentiality; log questions and issue addenda
• Coordinate technical and commercial evaluations and payment milestones
• Review vendor terms and incorporate required terms
• Meet schedule milestones for Bid-Evaluate-Award cycles
• Expedite post-award activities including vendor data, fabrication, and delivery
• Gain on-site practical experience

Skills

Willingness to travel

Team player

Strong communication

Engineering fundamentals

Co-op experience

Education

Bachelor/Master in business or engineering

Job description

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Procurement Agent to support the Project Delivery Group from our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will work with the Package Coordinator, Planner, and Logistics to secure cost-effective procurement while maintaining compliance and timely delivery.

You will prepare bid documents, manage bidder prequalification, coordinate evaluations, and support post-award activities. A recent graduate with relevant skills is preferred, with willingness to travel and work on site.