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**Description** The Assistant Purchaser assist with purchasing responsibilities throughout the project life cycle which includes ordering materials, supplies and equipment, and follow through with vendors on shipment and delivery.

+ Assist in the preparation of procurement documents and agreements for the materials needed to execute the project deliverables.

+ Assist in vendor bid evaluations of proposals and technical evaluations.

+ Prepare purchase order documents and submit purchase order information into online purchasing application for final approval.

+ Submit purchase orders to vendors/subcontractors, obtain and log order acknowledgment.

+ Assist in expediting vendor submittals to support detailed design and delivery of equipment and materials to support construction activities.

+ Assist in preparing procurement status reports and expediting reports.

+ Assist in sourcing and qualifying potential suppliers to provide required goods of service.

+ Assis in preparing procurement packages to engineering and project specifications.

+ Verify supplier pricing, quantity, reliability and industry experience.

+ Assist with compiling "Request for Proposal" (RFP) documents including documents, drawings and specifications.

+ Research pricing information, compare prices and quotations.

+ Compile and present cost comparison and analysis.

+ Assist with Project Procurement Status Material Status Reports

+ Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

+ Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

+ Performs other duties as assigned

+ Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

+ Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Law or Construction related field. Required or

+ Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required

+ Previous internship and/or related consulting experience Preferred

+ Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

+ Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.

+ Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Procurement

**Primary Location** US-TX-Houston

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 5 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 253611

**Job Hire Type** New Grad #LI-MH #CDB N/A