Procurement Buyer
Professional Alternatives
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Job ID#: 35697
Procurement Buyer
Direct Hire | Up to $75K + Bonus
Central Houston, TX | Hybrid (Remote Fridays)
Who we are looking for:
We’re looking for a Procurement Buyer who can independently source and purchase materials and services supporting midstream operations and projects. This role owns the purchasing process from supplier engagement through PO closeout, partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement.
What you’ll be doing:
- Source, evaluate, and engage suppliers; support competitive bidding and pricing negotiations
- Create, manage, and close purchase orders and change orders from initiation through completion
- Maintain supplier relationships while monitoring pricing, delivery performance, and service levels
- Manage purchasing activity in NetSuite (or similar ERP), ensuring accuracy, approvals, and audit readiness
- Partner with internal teams to forecast needs and align purchasing timelines
- Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including contracts and supporting records
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal controls and regulatory requirements
- Support audits and contribute to process improvements and standardization initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field
- 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within energy, industrial, or midstream environments
- Hands-on experience with purchase orders, change orders, and contract documentation
- NetSuite experience required
- Working knowledge of SOX-controlled environments
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
- Procurement certification (CPPB or similar) a plus
Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and staffing agency that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent. Connect with us today!
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