Procurement Associate

Procurement Associate

Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt.

The Opportunity

The Procurement Associate plays a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, supplies, and services that support business operations. This position partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain inventory levels, drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for assigned spend categories in alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities to ensure continuity of supply.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and supplier value improvements.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to understand purchasing needs and procurement requirements.
• Review and process purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze historical spend data and support sourcing and purchasing decisions.
• Conduct supplier research, evaluations, and market analysis.
• Support and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and contract discussions.
• Create and manage purchase orders within SAP S/4HANA.
• Generate procurement reports and maintain procurement-related documentation.
• Assist with procurement process improvements, policies, procedures, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, supplier management, vendor management, or a related purchasing role.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with supplier evaluations, certifications, and sourcing initiatives preferred.
• Experience creating AI-powered training or video content (such as Camtasia) is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

• A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and value creation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial company culture