Procurement Coordinator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Direct Houston, TX, US 9 days ago Requisition ID: 1761 Rice & Gardner, a subsidiary of Project Control and Raba Kistner, is a program and Project Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are: Community "We care for our communities" Integrity "We act with integrity" Passion "We infuse passion into everything we do" Quality "We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement" Growth "We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth" We are seeking an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join our team in Houston, TX area. To assist with the procurement and installation functions of FFE (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment), maintenance and operations equipment, technology, and other items related to the construction of new and remodeled facilities. Participate in the planning and creating of Furniture, Fixture and Equipment as needed. Assist with maintenance of current vendor list and catalog resources. Prepare and finalize requisitions for the timely order of goods and services. Identify sources to obtain competitive prices and terms. Maintain files on FF&E items ordered. Assist with reconciliation of vendor problems, including billing disputes and warranty service issues. Assist clients in accessing warranty repair services when applicable. Work closely with program representatives to help ensure equity. Promote positive relationships with schools, departments, vendors, and the community. Attendance at work is an essential function. Monitor assembly and installation of furniture at facilities, some may occur on weekends. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including assisting project managers during design, construction, and project closeout activities. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Certification. 40 credited college hours or 4 years of experience in school business, governmental accounting, construction management or combination thereof Possess a current valid state issued drivers and meet company's auto insurability requirements. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). Ability to read and understand instructions, labels, reports, etc. Ability to effectively communicate information both written and oral and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is Regularly required to stand, regularly required to walk, occasionally required to sit, frequently required to use hands, frequently required to reach, occasionally required to climb, occasionally required to stop, regularly required to talk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to, 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, depth vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.