Junior Buyer-HPC

Viridien•Houston, TX

About The Position

Viridien is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. The Junior Buyer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day procurement activities for High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure and selected indirect spend categories. The primary focus of this role is the procurement of HPC hardware and related data center technologies, while also providing transactional purchasing support for other indirect goods and services. Working closely with the Procurement Manager and Lead Buyer, the Junior Buyer will process purchase requisitions, obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, monitor order status, and ensure timely delivery of materials and services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop procurement expertise in a global, technology-driven environment while gaining exposure to enterprise procurement processes, supplier management, and supply chain operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
0–3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or a related business function.
Basic understanding of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting IT hardware, technology, or indirect procurement.
Familiarity with data center infrastructure, servers, networking, or storage technologies.
Experience with ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Ivalua, Coupa, or similar).
Experience processing purchase orders, supplier quotations, and invoice reconciliation.
Interest in developing a career in technology procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

Support procurement activities for HPC infrastructure, including Servers and compute hardware, GPUs and accelerator technologies, Storage systems, Networking equipment, Data center infrastructure, Components, peripherals, and related hardware and software.
Process purchase requisitions (PRs) and convert them into purchase orders (POs) in accordance with procurement policies and approval workflows.
Validate purchase requests for pricing, supplier information, technical specifications, delivery requirements, and contractual compliance.
Coordinate with suppliers to confirm pricing, product availability, lead times, order acknowledgements, and shipment schedules.
Track purchase orders from placement through delivery, proactively following up on delayed shipments or supply issues.
Support supplier business relationship initiatives.
Maintain procurement documentation, including quotations, purchase orders, delivery confirmations, and supporting records.
Support procurement compliance, including audit documentation and internal control requirements.
Provide transactional procurement support for all other categories such indirect spend categories, including IT equipment and peripherals, Office and workplace supplies, Facilities-related purchases, Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), Software renewals and low-complexity software purchases, Other indirect goods and services as assigned.
Processing purchase requests and purchase orders.
Supplier follow-up and order management.
Invoice resolution with Accounts Payable.
Supporting stakeholders with routine purchasing needs.
Providing backup support across procurement categories during periods of increased workload.
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively communicate delivery status to internal stakeholders.
Resolve order, shipping, and invoice discrepancies by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
Maintain accurate procurement records and ERP system data.
Support procurement reporting, spend tracking, and KPI reporting.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval workflows, and documentation standards.
Build productive relationships with suppliers and internal business partners.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational efficiency.
Support procurement projects and adhoc requests.