Procurement Assistant

alphanumeric; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Workforce is seeking a full-time Procurement Assistant to support the Procurement Manager within our Industrial/Construction I&E department in Houma, Louisiana. The role handles day-to-day administrative and procurement tasks to ensure materials, equipment, purchase orders, and vendor records are accurately processed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proficient in Microsoft Excel, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking abilities
• Proficient written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Capable of working independently while supporting a team

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement Manager with daily purchasing and procurement activities
• Prepare, process, and track purchase orders and related documentation
• Maintain and update procurement spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Assist with obtaining and organizing vendor quotes and pricing information
• Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, order status, and delivery information
• Track materials, equipment, and orders to meet project needs and deadlines
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor information
• Review purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, and other procurement documents for accuracy
• Follow up on outstanding orders and provide updates as needed
• Coordinate materials and equipment for Industrial/Construction I&E projects
• Perform data entry and maintain organized electronic/paper files
• Communicate with project personnel, accounting, vendors and other departments
• Provide general administrative support to the Procurement Manager
• Perform additional procurement and admin duties as assigned
• Preferred Experience: prior procurement/purchasing/admin support in industrial/construction sectors

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elite Workforce is seeking a full-time Procurement Assistant to support the Procurement Manager within our Industrial/Construction I&E department in Houma, Louisiana.

This position will provide day-to-day administrative and procurement support to help ensure materials, equipment, purchase orders, vendor information, and related documentation are accurately processed and tracked. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in Microsoft Excel, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is initially a temporary position expected to last approximately 2–3 months, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position based on departmental needs and job performance.

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Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Assist the Procurement Manager with daily purchasing and procurement activities.

Prepare, process, and track purchase orders and related documentation.

Maintain and update procurement spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.

Assist with obtaining and organizing vendor quotes and pricing information.

Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, order status, and delivery information.

Track materials, equipment, and orders to help ensure project needs and deadlines are met.

Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, and supporting documentation.

Assist with reviewing purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, and other procurement documents for accuracy.

Follow up on outstanding orders and communicate updates as needed.

Assist with material and equipment coordination for Industrial/Construction I&E projects.

Perform data entry and maintain organized electronic and/or paper files.

Communicate with project personnel, accounting, vendors, and other departments as needed.

Provide general administrative support to the Procurement Manager.

Perform additional procurement and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work comfortably with spreadsheets and data.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

General proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, data entry, and electronic documentation.

Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, coworkers, and management.

Dependable and able to work independently while supporting a team.

Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, administrative support, material coordination, or a related position.

Experience preparing, processing, or tracking purchase orders.

Experience working with vendors, quotes, invoices, or material orders.

Strong Microsoft Excel experience.

Previous experience in industrial construction, electrical and instrumentation (I&E), oil and gas, or a similar industry is preferred but not required.

Familiarity with construction materials, electrical/instrumentation materials, or industrial equipment is a plus.

This is a full-time temporary position expected to last approximately 2–3 months. There is potential for the position to become permanent depending on business needs and the successful candidate's performance.

The position is based in Houma, Louisiana, with regular working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.