Procurement Engineer

HTU; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU is seeking a proactive procurement professional in Austin, TX to support supplier research, contract management, and purchase-order processing. You will coordinate with engineering, R&D, and finance to ensure timely delivery of materials and services while maintaining meticulous procurement records.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, with strong organizational and communication skills and a collaborative mindset across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and collaboration across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain principles preferred.
• Prior internship or part-time experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain preferred.
• Exposure to procurement software platforms or tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier research and vendor evaluation against Last Energy quality standards.
• Assist in managing supplier contracts and tracking key dates.
• Process purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain organized records of procurement activities and correspondence.
• Coordinate with engineering, R&D, and finance to meet procurement needs.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective verbal and written comms

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting supplier research and selection by identifying potential vendors and evaluating their alignment with Last Energy’s quality and reliability standards
• Assisting in managing supplier contracts, tracking key dates, monitoring compliance, and helping to resolve issues as needed
• Processing purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring alignment with budget requirements and departmental needs
• Maintaining organized records of procurement activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and correspondence
• Coordinating closely with engineering, R&D, and finance teams to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of materials and services
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and documentation
• Performing other duties as assigned

About You

The company is looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate across departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain principles is preferred
• Prior internship or part-time experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain is preferred
• Exposure to procurement software platforms or tools is preferred