Purchasing Analyst

PEMEX Procurement International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Houston, TX is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to manage purchasing operations and vendor relationships. This role requires strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business and two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting vendor research, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy in the purchasing process. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a similar administrative role.
• Honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and dependability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing processes and maintain vendor relationships.
• Conduct vendor research and compare pricing options.
• Prepare reports on vendor performance and contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Strong communication

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office suite

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.

Be Part Of Our Team

We take pride in the professional qualifications and experience of our workforce and maintain a wide cultural diversity in our organization. See our open positions listed below.

The Purchasing Analyst is responsible for ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of the administrative purchasing process. This role maintains relationships with vendors for goods and services, prioritizing and expediting purchase orders to suppliers based on business requirements. This position requires thorough knowledge of purchasing operations and systems, a strong understanding of financial practices and procedures, and the ability to analyze complex financial documents, statements, and resolve operational issues effectively.

LOCATION

Houston, TX 77079

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)

• Responsible for administrative requests and purchases for goods and services (related to daily office operations), including leases, computer hardware and software, legal immigration services, price audits, insurance, and other related services.
• Conduct vendor research and compare pricing, services, customer reviews, etc. to identify the best options, and present recommendations to upper management for approval.
• Analyze, track, and document options for purchasing.
• Prepare reports on vendors’ products and services.
• Compare and evaluate vendor contracts regarding pricing and products.
• Maintain, update, and validate vendor purchasing data and other information in the directory.
• Prepare reports on vendors' contracts and follow up with the related areas before their expiration date.
• Match purchase orders against the supporting documents for goods or services received.
• Assist and train employees in the purchasing software.
• Follow up on issues with suppliers such as late deliveries, price discrepancies, quantity discrepancies, etc.
• Work with the Accounts Payable Analyst in resolving any discrepancies on invoices versus purchase orders.
• Maintain organized records of all vendor contracts by vendor and year, ensuring proper tracking and timely completion of Due Diligence documentation.
• Evaluate vendor proposals based on factors such as warranty, pricing, delivery time, customer reviews, and other relevant criteria to recommend the best proposal.
• Document all the changes to the administrative purchases procedure to keep the document up to date.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Two years of experience in a similar administrative role.

Qualifications

• Honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and dependability.
• Strong understanding of financial practices.

Requirements

• Computer Skills – Proficiency in MS Office suite, including MS Outlook.