Procurement Coordinator – Entry Level

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

Job summary

You will assist in vendor bid evaluations, prepare purchase orders, log acknowledgments, and help expedite submittals to keep construction on schedule while ensuring compliance with project specs and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Internship or consulting experience preferred.
• Oracle Financial R12 experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment for the project life cycle.
• Prepare procurement documents and PO details for final approval.
• Assist in vendor bid evaluations and technical evaluations.
• Submit purchase orders to vendors and obtain order acknowledgments.
• Expedite vendor submittals to support construction delivery.
• Prepare procurement status and expediting reports.
• Source and qualify potential suppliers for required goods or services.
• Assist in assembling procurement packages to engineering and project specs.
• Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability, and industry experience.
• Research pricing, compare quotes, and compile cost analyses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management

Experience may substitute degree

Tools

Oracle Financial R12

Job description

You will assist in vendor bid evaluations, prepare purchase orders, log acknowledgments, and help expedite submittals to keep construction on schedule while ensuring compliance with project specs and company policies.