Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations for a Long-term Contract opportunity in Kemah, Texas. In this role, you will help secure quality materials and services from reliable vendors while balancing cost, timing, and performance expectations. This position works closely with operations and field teams to keep purchasing activities aligned with business needs and inventory demands.

Responsibilities:
• Identify and assess potential suppliers to ensure they can meet company standards for quality, service, and technical capability.
• Prepare quote requests, review vendor responses, and negotiate commercial terms that support budget and delivery objectives.
• Create and process purchase orders while overseeing each step of the procurement cycle through the company system.
• Track inventory and purchasing activity to help avoid material shortages and maintain continuity for operational teams.
• Partner with field and operations personnel to understand demand requirements and coordinate timely purchasing decisions.
• Maintain productive vendor relationships, measure supplier performance, and address issues involving pricing differences, product quality concerns, or shipping delays.
• Review purchasing patterns, market pricing, and cost data to recommend more efficient buying strategies and savings opportunities.
• Support additional procurement-related tasks and reporting needs as assigned.• Experience handling core purchasing functions in a fast-paced business environment.
• Working knowledge of purchase order creation, tracking, and documentation processes.
• Ability to manage day-to-day purchasing activities with strong attention to accuracy and follow-through.
• Familiarity with standard practices and workflows within a purchasing department.
• Strong negotiation, supplier communication, and problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze cost trends, pricing changes, and purchasing data to support informed decisions.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and business software used for order management and reporting.