Procurement/Purchasing Analyst

PEMEX Procurement International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement-focused corporation based in Houston is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing activities, particularly related to change orders and supply orders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and ideally one year in a purchasing-related field. Strong strategic thinking capabilities along with proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems are essential. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. This position offers opportunities for travel and engagement with diverse suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or administrative field.
• Preferably one year in purchasing or related field.
• Fluent in English/Spanish; able to speak, read, and write.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities related to change orders and supply orders.
• Review documentation for assigned contracting requests.
• Request information from suppliers through established channels.
• Create and formalize change orders and supply orders.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm acceptance of orders.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Perform tests to verify modifications in the system.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Solid understanding of supply chain

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Integrity

Dependability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or administrative field

Preferably 1 year in purchasing or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Pemex Procurement International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equality and non-discrimination are principles contained in the PPI ’s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

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Responsible for managing purchasing activities related to change orders and the issuance of supply purchase orders for customers. Provides support for the purchasing activities when performed by a buyer from a remote module, such as the creation and issuance of supply orders. Additionally, responsible for troubleshooting issues related to order migration and remote issuance, as well as managing user access to purchasing modules and the purchasing e-learning tool.

LOCATION

Houston, TX 77079

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Carry out activities included in the purchasing process (change orders and supply orders), from the assignment of the initial request by the customer to the completion of the request and delivery to the client through the utilization of the corresponding systems.
• Review documentation received for assigned contracting requests.
• Request clarification or modifications from clients (end users and requestors) as needed.
• Maintain complete files of the purchasing process for each change order or supply order(s) assigned.
• Request information from suppliers for the purchasing process as needed through the established channels.
• Create change orders and supply orders as requested utilizing the corresponding system.
• Formalize the change orders and supply orders of Traditional Orders and register the corresponding information in the corresponding system and files.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm acceptance of supply orders issued through remote modules.
• Review, validate, and update reports to support follow-up activities and respond to client inquiries related to their purchasing processes.
• Follow up and keep information and documents pertaining to the assigned purchasing activities related to change order and supply orders updated in the system and within the corresponding reports and files.
• Expedite, receive, and manage the timely delivery to the customer of guarantees and affidavit of no tax liabilities from the supplier for change orders assigned, as applicable.
• Follow-up and troubleshoot the migration of supply orders between client’s and PPI’s systems with support from IT as needed.
• Communicate with internal areas involved in the assigned purchasing process as required (Supplier Alliances, IT, Legal).
• Grant access to client’s users to the e-learning purchasing tool and the corresponding systems once the e-learning course has been completed.
• Support and maintenance of purchasing module users’ profiles in the system.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Perform tests to verify modifications or new applications in the system when requested.
• Perform other purchasing-related activities as directed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or administrative field.
• Preferably one year in purchasing or related field.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking.
• Solid understanding of supply chain.
• Honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and dependability.

Requirements

Travel:

• 10% of the time in the United States, Mexico, if required.

Language:

• Fluent in English/Spanish; Speak, read, and write.

Special requirements:

• Computer Skills – Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge in ERP systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.