Procurement Associate: Buying & Inventory Support

Core Laboratories; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories is seeking a Buyer I to support daily purchasing activities and collaborate with Operations to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services. The role processes requisitions, issues purchase orders, and maintains records while helping with inventory and supplier communications.

Responsibilities include supporting supplier quotes, tracking orders, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing activities to meet operational requirements.
• Generate purchase orders for goods and services based on approved requisitions.
• Request quotations from suppliers and compare pricing, availability, and delivery information.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with replenishment activities as directed.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding order status, deliveries, and shipment tracking.
• Review purchasing requests for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in resolving basic invoice discrepancies and shipping issues.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier files, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to Supply Chain and Operations teams as needed.
• Assist with inventory management programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing basics

Vendor relations

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Oracle/ERP systems

Job description

Core Laboratories is seeking a Buyer I to support daily purchasing activities and collaborate with Operations to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services. The role processes requisitions, issues purchase orders, and maintains records while helping with inventory and supplier communications.

Responsibilities include supporting supplier quotes, tracking orders, and ensuring compliance with company policies.