Purchasing Associate I

Sempra Infrastructure • Houston, TX

4h

About The Position

Focuses on executing routine purchasing transactions effectively. Collaborates
with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure the timely and
cost-efficient procurement of goods and services. This entry-level position
offers exposure to the complete procurement process, requiring keen attention to
detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
within a dynamic environment. This role is crucial in maintaining operational
efficiency and compliance with established procurement policies.

Requirements

• Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Typically requires 0 years of related experience. Prior internships or early career experience with major corporations, ideally within supply chain.
• Commercial Negotiation - The planning, reviewing, analysis and other activities that a buyer and seller conduct to reach an agreement.
• Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means.
• Cost Optimization - Analyzes, plans and manages costs for cost efficiency and expense reduction.
• Invoice Management - Also known as invoice processing, invoice management is the method by which companies track and pay supplier invoices.
• Purchase Order Management - An internal procurement process adopted by organizations to ensure that each and every purchase is necessary, justified and optimized for costs.
• Quality Management - Quality management ensures that an organization, product or service is consistent. It has four main components: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
• Strategic Sourcing/Procurement - The identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers and the negotiation of contracts and agreements to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Supplier Evaluation - Assesses suppliers' performance against supply chain requirements.
• Supplier Management - Identifies, acquires, and manages resources and suppliers that are essential to the operations of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Executes end to end procurement activities.
• Monitors supplier performance and mitigate risk.
• Develops proficiency in sourcing and procurement systems.
• Processes routine purchase orders and verifies compliance with policies.
• Assists in sourcing suppliers for standard goods and services.
• Tracks and reports on order status and delivery timelines.
• Maintains accurate purchasing records in procurement systems.
• Communicates with internal teams to clarify purchasing requirements.
• Resolves basic invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Supports preparation of purchasing reports for management.
• Adheres to established procurement guidelines and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level