Procurement Assistant

Procurement Representative The Procurement Representative provides category support to one of the major direct materials spend categories. This position may also work in specific Procurement Projects within the Indirect categories: Logistics & Fleet, Operations, Services. Responsibilities Learn and apply Company’s sourcing methodology (Total Delivered Cost) to support sourcing initiatives across assigned direct material categories. Manage savings projects and reporting, including pipeline tracking, execution, and financial validation in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Execute core operational tasks such as material follow-ups, invoice issue resolution, outline agreement updates, and new vendor setups. Support procurement engagement in supplier qualification, alternate source approval, and material quality resolution by collaborating with RDE, quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams. Analyze and improve service levels by working with suppliers and internal teams to implement process improvement plans. Investigate and resolve supply disruptions; communicate status updates effectively across cross-functional teams. Implement and maintain procurement systems and tools to drive Source-to-Pay efficiency and data integrity. Maintain accurate and categorized documentation for assigned spend within procurement systems. Partner with supply planning and plant teams to support forecast development and participate in S&OP-related processes. Assist in integration efforts for acquisitions and support cross-functional projects across regional/global procurement teams. Qualifications 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, ideally in a manufacturing or chemical environment. Open to entry-level candidate, willing to learn. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. Strong analytical and communication skills. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Demonstrated initiative, problem‑solving skills, and collaborative mindset. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Contract Job Function Staffing and Recruiting Location: Houston, TX Salary: $50,800.00 - $92,100.00 (Posted 2 months ago) #J-18808-Ljbffr