PURCHASING SPECIALIST at URI INC

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Vendor Management, Purchase Orders, Invoice Reconciliation, Receiving Audits, Inventory Management, Financial Reporting, Excel, Fleet Tracking, Equipment Maintenance, Cross-Departmental Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Logistics, Operational Support, Contract Coordination

Industry

mining

Description

Description Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Vendor Management • Create and manage purchase orders (POs); monitor open items, long-outstanding POs, and delayed deliveries. • Support accounts payable with PO/invoice/receiving (3-way) match confirmations. • Assist with bid collection, vendor selection, and contract coordination for operations and purchasing. Receiving Oversight • Lead and support receiving personnel in the correct documentation of goods received. • Serve as backup for receiving functions as needed. • Ensure vendor paperwork is logged, submitted, and filed in a timely and accurate manner. Financial & Operational Reporting • Maintain and update financial tracking spreadsheets in Excel. • Audit Dropbox folders to ensure vendor contracts and certificates of insurance (COIs) are properly stored and updated for the Preferred Vendor List. Inventory & Supply Coordination • Maintain catalog systems for cleaning and office supplies. Oversee purchasing of these supplies. • Report monthly and quarterly chemical inventories for all plant locations. Fleet & Equipment Support • Track GPS for company fleet; ensure all vehicles are insured and registered. • Review daily vehicle pre-inspection reports and notify management of maintenance needs. • Oversee rental equipment invoicing, project durations, and rate tracking. • Track owned equipment maintenance schedules, repairs, and damage reports. Cross-Departmental Collaboration • Coordinate with Operations, Regulatory, and Finance teams to support payment visibility, compliance reporting, and document management. • Sort incoming mail, invoices and deliver to the appropriate teams. • Assist with USPS, UPS, and FedEx as needed. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education, Experience & Skill Requirements High school diploma or GED required. 3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, logistics, or operational support, ideally in manufacturing, industrial, or utilities environment. Strong understanding of PO systems, vendor communication, and invoice reconciliation processes3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, logistics, or operational support, ideally in manufacturing, industrial, or utilities environment. Strong understanding of PO systems, vendor communication, and invoice reconciliation processes. Proven experience with receiving audits and inventory processes, especially for month- and quarter-end close. Ability to work with cross-functional teams across Finance, AP, Operations, and Regulatory departments. Proficient in Microsoft Excel; capable of preparing reports, dashboards, and vendor analysis. Familiarity with fleet tracking tools, equipment rental processes, and maintenance oversight. Experience with Dropbox, NetSuite, and other enterprise systems. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage shifting priorities independently.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing procurement processes, vendor relationships, and overseeing receiving documentation. They will also maintain financial tracking and inventory systems while collaborating with various departments.