Associate Procurement Specialist (Onsite: Houston, TX)

The Associate Procurement Specialist under direct supervision, issues purchase orders in response to material requirements established by manufacturing, field operations, technology, or project management.

• Pay Rate: $20.00 - $25.00/hr, depending on experience
• Assignment Length: 6-month contract with the high possibility of extension or conversion based on performance and other factors.
• Shift Details: 6: 00 am – 2:30 pm | 8 hours

Responsibilities:

• Execute Category Management strategy in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Expedite, de-expedite, and issue change orders to meet manufacturing, field plant, or project demands.
• Analyze and resolve basic Goods Receipt and Invoice Receipt (GRIR) issues, with assistance as needed.
• Assist in creating requests for quotations (RFQ) and organize competitive bidding from various suppliers to secure the best quality, delivery, and price for goods and services.
• Support in assessing supplier performance to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Place purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of orders.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
• Monitor inventory levels and determine optimal timing for placing new supply orders.
• Resolve issues and discrepancies with orders and invoices efficiently.
• Coordinate and manage the company's purchasing activities to ensure smooth operations.
• Research potential vendors and compare their products, prices, and services to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Perform job tasks that indirectly impact cost containment, efficiency, profitability, or operations.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a technical, business, or similar discipline is required.
• Knowledge of SAP Purchase to Pay processes is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the procurement process.
• Excellent communication skills (phone, email, and verbal).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Halliburton is an innovative leader in the oilfield services industry, providing products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy sector.  

Since starting out over a hundred years ago, Halliburton’s path to success has been built on growth. Today, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 1500 new openings every year, our talent needs have never been greater.  

That’s why Halliburton has partnered with Talent Solutions to meet their ongoing contingent staffing needs. If you want to grow your career alongside an industry leader that is changing the world of energy, then we look forward to connecting with you inside our Halliburton Contingent Workforce Network – your gateway to meaningful work opportunities all in one place.

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