Procurement Transaction Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly has an exciting opportunity available for a Procurement Transaction 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:

• Process Material Specification Transmittal (MST) Packages
• Request for Quotes
• Spot Purchase Orders
• Addendums
• 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

• Enter Purchase Order into purchasing system.
• 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

• Provide training for eMST process, purchase order/addendum input processing.
• 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

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

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