Procurement Specialist

Emergent Professional Resources L.P. (EPR); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Professional Resources L.P. (EPR) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our modular design client in Houston. You’ll collaborate with Design, Estimating, Production, and Receiving to ensure materials arrive on time and at the right cost.

You will build strong vendor relationships, improve purchasing processes and SOPs, track BOMs and deliveries, and help keep multiple projects on track in a fast-paced environment. Modular construction experience is a plus, not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read construction drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Modular construction experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for active construction projects, the shop, and office
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing
• Coordinate procurement needs with Estimating and Production
• Track materials, deliveries, costs, and purchasing forecasts
• Improve purchasing processes, SOPs, and workflows
• Review BOMs and construction drawings to ensure accurate purchasing
• Oversee and coach the Receiving team
• Manage vendor returns, refunds, and inventory replenishment
• Identify opportunities to make procurement smarter, faster, and more cost-effective

Skills

Procurement experience

Vendor management

Reading drawings

Job description

Our modular design client is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their growing team! In this role, you’ll work closely with Design, Estimating, Production, and Receiving to make sure the right materials arrive at the right time—and at the right cost. You’ll also help improve procurement processes, build strong vendor relationships, and bring more structure and efficiency to a growing operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for active construction projects, the shop, and office
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing
• Coordinate procurement needs with Estimating and Production
• Track materials, deliveries, costs, and purchasing forecasts
• Improve purchasing processes, SOPs, and workflows
• Review BOMs and construction drawings to ensure accurate purchasing
• Oversee and coach the Receiving team
• Manage vendor returns, refunds, and inventory replenishment
• Identify opportunities to make procurement smarter, faster, and more cost-effective

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or a related industry
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read construction drawings and Bills of Materials
• Modular construction experience is a plus, not required