Procurement Associate — Global Projects (Entry Level)

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Procurement Agent in Pittsburgh, PA. You will support global offices from our Pittsburgh location, coordinating with packaging, planning, and logistics to ensure cost-effective procurement and on-time delivery.

The role targets recent or soon-to-be graduates with relevant skills, a preferred degree in business, engineering, or related discipline, and a GPA of 3.0+. Willingness to travel and work onsite is essential, with opportunity for mentorship and growth

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Be the liaison with Package Coordinator to obtain and verify technical specifications, with the Planner to verify lead times and delivery dates, and with Logistics to assure cost effective and practical Incoterms.
• Prepare commercial bid documents and issue bid documents to bidders from an approved Bidder’s List.
• Manage the prequalification and selection of bidders.
• Prepare and issue bidders list and coordinate approval process.
• Supervise and maintain confidentiality of bid process; log bid questions and issue addenda as required.
• Coordinate technical evaluations and conduct commercial evaluations with Incoterms and payment terms.
• Review vendor comments and incorporate terms and conditions as required.
• Meet schedule milestones for Bid-Evaluate-Award cycles.
• Expedite post-award activities including vendor data, fabrication, and progress payments.
• Gain valuable on-site practical experience.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Strong communication

Collaborative

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, engineering, or relevant discipline

Job description

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Procurement Agent in Pittsburgh, PA. You will support global offices from our Pittsburgh location, coordinating with packaging, planning, and logistics to ensure cost-effective procurement and on-time delivery.

The role targets recent or soon-to-be graduates with relevant skills, a preferred degree in business, engineering, or related discipline, and a GPA of 3.0+. Willingness to travel and work onsite is essential, with opportunity for mentorship and growth