Purchasing Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,000–$65,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Billing, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Construction, Data Cleaning, Data Entry, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Supply Chain, Team Player
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
20 days ago

Purchasing Assistant / Procurement Clerk (Direct Hire)

Location: On-site - Northwest Houston, TX 77070

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $45,000 - $65,000 annually

Bonus: Approximately 10% annual bonus

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant / Procurement Clerk to support procurement operations in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. This role focuses on high-volume data entry and system accuracy during an active ERP transition. The information maintained in this role is critical to business operations and is used by leadership for decision-making.

This position plays a key role in supporting the procurement team by owning transactional data accuracy, allowing team members to focus on execution and technical work.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide dedicated support for high-volume procurement data entry
  • Maintain and update purchase orders, subcontracts, and contract records
  • Support ongoing data updates related to ERP/system transitions
  • Ensure procurement data is accurate, complete, and up to date

Key Duties

  • Enter, review, and maintain purchase orders, subcontracts, and related records
  • Verify data accuracy including coding, pricing, and supporting documentation
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies, missing information, or duplicate entries
  • Collaborate with internal teams to clarify and correct data issues
  • Track revisions, approvals, and updates to procurement records
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation
  • Support procurement and accounting teams with administrative tasks as needed

Required Qualifications

  • 1-3+ years of experience in data entry, procurement support, administrative, or accounting roles
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in high-volume work
  • Experience working in ERP or system-driven environments (project-based systems preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Ability to work independently in a detail-heavy role
  • Strong internal communication skills

Preferred Experience

  • Exposure to procurement processes, purchase orders, invoices, or cost tracking
  • Experience in construction or project-based environments is a plus
  • Familiarity with ERP systems such as Autodesk (Cost Module) is beneficial

Candidate Profile

  • Early career candidates with relevant internships, coursework, or up to 3 years of experience are encouraged to apply
  • Degree in supply chain, business, or related field is preferred but not required
  • Interest in long-term career growth in procurement or supply chain
  • Motivated, coachable, and detail-oriented

Day-to-Day Activities

  • Process high-volume purchase order and subcontract entries
  • Review procurement data for completeness and accuracy
  • Support ERP transition efforts and data cleanup
  • Identify and correct errors before submission
  • Partner with procurement, accounting, and project teams

Key Soft Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Reliable and process-driven approach to work
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Self-sufficient with the ability to collaborate as needed
  • Proactive and willing to ask questions for clarification

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced, high-volume team environment
  • Primarily internal-facing role with limited vendor interaction
  • Fully onsite position with a consistent schedule

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base salary: $45,000 - $65,000
  • Approximately 10% annual bonus
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including family coverage
  • Clear path for growth within procurement and supply chain

Pay Details: $45,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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