Procurement Associate

Job Overview
The Procurement Associate – Special Projects is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, and services required to support business operations in a timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner. This role evaluates suppliers, negotiates pricing and terms, issues purchase orders, and monitors delivery performance to ensure continuity of supply. The Procurement Associate – Special Projects works closely with internal departments and external vendors to maintain inventory levels, support operational needs, and identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement, and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for assigned spend categories in alignment with business needs and procurement objectives.
• Coordinate with Logistics-Inventories to monitor directs and indirects stock levels and replenish goods as necessary.
• Drive cost savings by identifying opportunities for year-over-year cost reduction and supplier value improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and department heads to understand business needs and coordinate effectively with suppliers.
• Review requisitions submitted by internal customers for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with procurement requirements.
• Compile, analyze, and maintain historical spend data in standardized Excel files to support sourcing and purchasing decisions.
• Support the definition of requirements, scope, and evaluation criteria for prioritized procurement projects.
• Conduct market research to support supplier identification, evaluation, and selection.
• Support and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) activities for assigned categories with a focus on cost reduction and supplier competitiveness.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and support contract discussions using HOBAS templates, terms, and conditions.
• Perform tactical procurement activities, including creating material numbers and purchase orders in SAP S4 HANNA and obtaining the required approvals.
• Utilize SAP S4 HANNA transactions effectively to support purchasing, order management, and procurement reporting activities.
• SAP transaction knowledge: Purchase Order creation: ME21N, ME22N, ME23N, Order Reports: ME2M, Purchase Info record: ME11, ME12, ME13, Info record report: ME1M, Materials Management: MM01, MM02, MM03, MM60, Stock summary: MMBE, MB51, Goods movement lists: MB51.
• Communicate proactively and work collaboratively with internal departments to support procurement and operational goals.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve procurement efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement by reviewing procurement processes and assisting with updates to policies, due diligence questionnaires, and RFP templates.
• Prepare Procurement and Inventory related training materials and procedures for the broad organization.
• Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree (Industrial & Systems Engineer) or a related field.
• SAP S4 HANNA knowledge, excel, and other relevant computer skills.
• Preferred experience: At least 3 years in Procurement, supplier Evaluations & Certification, Supplier Management or Vendor Management.
• AI powered video content creation experience (e.g. CAMTASIA)
• Preferred languages: Spanish and English.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is 100% in-office and requires you to work onsite at our Houston, TX location (ZIP code 77073). Will you be able to reliably commute to this location?
• Will you now or in the future require employer immigration sponsorship (for example, H‑1B, O‑1, TN) to work in the United States?
• What is your expected salary range for this position?

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person