Procurement Assistant: Materials & Vendor Coordination

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to support procurement throughout the project life cycle, including ordering materials, supplies, and equipment, and coordinating with vendors for shipments and deliveries.

The role involves preparing procurement documents, evaluating bids, submitting purchase orders, and expediting submittals to ensure on-time project delivery. A strong GPA and prior internship are preferred; legal work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Law or Construction related field required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Previous internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement documents and agreements for materials needed to execute project deliverables.
• Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.
• Prepare purchase order documents and submit PO information into online purchasing system for approval.
• Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors, obtain and log order acknowledgment.
• Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support design and delivery of equipment and materials.
• Assist in preparing procurement status reports and expediting reports.
• Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods or services.
• Assist in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications.
• Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and industry experience.
• Assist with compiling RFP documents including documents, drawings and specifications.
• Research pricing information, compare prices and quotations.
• Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.
• Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Industrial Distribution/Law/Construction

Tools

Oracle Financial R12

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Purchaser to support procurement throughout the project life cycle, including ordering materials, supplies, and equipment, and coordinating with vendors for shipments and deliveries.

The role involves preparing procurement documents, evaluating bids, submitting purchase orders, and expediting submittals to ensure on-time project delivery. A strong GPA and prior internship are preferred; legal work authorization is required.