Procurement Customer Support Specialist

Kelly has an exciting opportunity available for a Procurement Customer Support Specialist in the Houston, Texas area! Under the functional direction of the Global Capital Purchasing Leader and direct coaching by the Project Procurement Coordinators (PPC), this role serves as direct interface between the Global Capital Purchasing (GCP) organization (procurement planning, sourcing and expediting activities) and supports Stakeholders and partners on procurement work processes and transactional systems for capital project purchasing, planning and execution. The role supports the following transaction types: Request for Quotes Spot Purchase Orders Finalization of all transactions Primary Responsibilities Workload Efficiency and Quality Management for MST's and/or Transactions Adhere to the agreed cycle times between Engineering Solutions (ES) and GCP. Monitor quality of documents submitted by ES and provide work process guidance. Ensure documents submitted to internal partners, stakeholders, and suppliers comply with GCP quality standards. Understand Delegation of Authority for Spend and Commit including override approval process. Identify, analyze and resolve supply and transactional procurement issues (purchasing and payables). Involve other purchasing team roles if required. Contribute to work process improvements. Functional Mailboxes and MST Package Processing Monitor functional mailboxes for new incoming MST’s. Enter MST/Purchase Order information into tracking database. Inquiry and Bids Prepare bid lists and create inquiries for capital equipment and materials. Ensure material requisition (MST package) and competitive bid process is followed for each requisition as called for in the project supply plan. Purchase Order Write-ups & Finalizations Update existing orders with addenda. Input and distribute purchase orders and addenda in accordance with project instructions. Set up purchase orders in the Progress Billing Management System. Training & Expertise Guide and assist internal partners. Be the knowledgeable focal point for supplier and internal partner transactional procurement issues. Critical Success Factors High level of skill utilizing the purchasing systems Excellent communication and teamwork skills Fluent in MS Office, Outlook Initiative and proactive self-management Education/Certification/Experience Requirements High School Degree minimum plus at least 5 years of related work experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom