Procurement Assistant

ECOM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,800 - 92,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in Houston is seeking a Procurement Representative to support sourcing initiatives and manage savings projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain in a manufacturing environment and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This contract role offers competitive salary reflecting industry standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, ideally in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Open to entry-level candidate, willing to learn.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply sourcing methodology to support sourcing initiatives.
• Manage savings projects and reporting with internal stakeholders.
• Execute core operational tasks such as material follow-ups and invoice issue resolution.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Procurement Representative

The Procurement Representative provides category support to one of the major direct materials spend categories. This position may also work in specific Procurement Projects within the Indirect categories: Logistics & Fleet, Operations, Services.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Company’s sourcing methodology (Total Delivered Cost) to support sourcing initiatives across assigned direct material categories.
• Manage savings projects and reporting, including pipeline tracking, execution, and financial validation in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Execute core operational tasks such as material follow-ups, invoice issue resolution, outline agreement updates, and new vendor setups.
• Support procurement engagement in supplier qualification, alternate source approval, and material quality resolution by collaborating with RDE, quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams.
• Analyze and improve service levels by working with suppliers and internal teams to implement process improvement plans.
• Investigate and resolve supply disruptions; communicate status updates effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Implement and maintain procurement systems and tools to drive Source-to-Pay efficiency and data integrity.
• Maintain accurate and categorized documentation for assigned spend within procurement systems.
• Partner with supply planning and plant teams to support forecast development and participate in S&OP-related processes.
• Assist in integration efforts for acquisitions and support cross-functional projects across regional/global procurement teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, ideally in a manufacturing or chemical environment.
• Open to entry-level candidate, willing to learn.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem‑solving skills, and collaborative mindset.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Staffing and Recruiting

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $50,800.00 - $92,100.00 (Posted 2 months ago)