<p>We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to join our team in The Woodlands, Texas. In this contract role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the timely delivery of goods, materials, and services by managing supplier schedules, tracking orders, and resolving delays. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills to maintain seamless supply chain operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Monitor and track open purchase orders to ensure timely progress from issuance to delivery.</p><p>• Maintain consistent communication with suppliers to follow up on milestones and address any delays.</p><p>• Identify and resolve logistical bottlenecks or shipping discrepancies to prevent interruptions in production.</p><p>• Provide regular updates to project teams regarding delivery schedules and supplier performance.</p><p>• Ensure all delivered materials meet quality standards and specifications required by engineering or construction teams.</p><p>• Maintain accurate documentation of supplier interactions and performance metrics for reporting purposes.</p><p>• Collaborate with procurement and operations teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Utilize supply chain software and tools, including Oracle, to manage procurement activities effectively.</p><p>• Support contract negotiations to secure favorable terms with suppliers.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Houston (preferred), Dallas, Austin / San Antonio</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Predominantly remote | Hybrid as needed</p><p><br></p><p>Role Overview</p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Global Procurement Specialist – IT</strong> on a contract‑to‑hire basis to support enterprise‑wide IT procurement. This role sits within a global procurement function that manages high‑impact, organization‑wide IT contracts and licensing. The ideal candidate has strong IT procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative, global environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the <strong>full IT procurement lifecycle</strong>, including reviewing, negotiating, and redlining IT contracts</li><li>Support <strong>large‑scale, high‑volume IT agreements</strong> and vendor relationships</li><li>Lead sourcing activities including <strong>RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs</strong></li><li><strong>Negotiate favorable commercial terms focused on cost savings and risk mitigation</strong></li><li><strong>Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contract alignment and compliance</strong></li><li><strong>Maintain contract and vendor documentation and support governance activities</strong></li><li><strong>Ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies and regulations</strong></li></ul><p>Team & Environment</p><ul><li>Work closely with <strong>one other procurement team member</strong></li><li><strong>Additional procurement hire underway in London</strong></li><li><strong>Global collaboration requires flexibility outside traditional business hours</strong></li></ul>
Our client is seeking a bilingual (Spanish) Inventory Supervisor to lead and manage a team of 10+ inventory professionals for a manufacturing facility. This role is critical to maintaining accurate inventory levels, ensuring seamless material flow, and supporting production demands. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with strong SAP expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coach and develop team members.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Supervise, lead, and mentor a team of 10+ inventory staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to company standards.<br>Oversee all inventory control processes, including receiving, material movements, cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation activities.<br>Utilize SAP extensively to manage inventory transactions, troubleshoot discrepancies, create reports, and optimize workflows.<br>Train and upskill team members on SAP, inventory best practices, safety procedures, and standard operating processes.<br>Collaborate with production, logistics, procurement, and quality teams to ensure inventory accuracy and availability.<br>Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.<br>Maintain compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry best practices.<br>Prepare and present inventory-related metrics and reports to leadership.<br><br>Qualifications<br><br>3+ years of experience in inventory supervision or inventory control within a manufacturing or industrial environment; pipe manufacturing experience is a plus.<br>Strong SAP proficiency.<br>Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a diverse team.<br>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.<br>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.<br>Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).<br>Ability to work in a fast-paced operations environment with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.