Posted 01 August, 2026
Procurement Coordinator
Insight Global
Houston, TX, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a highly organized Procurement Coordinator to support procurement activities across large-scale industrial capital projects. This role is responsible for driving the RFQ-to-purchase-order process, coordinating with vendors, tracking procurement activities, assisting with bid evaluations, and maintaining procurement reporting tools.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced project environment, enjoys working with suppliers, and can effectively manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
- Issue and track Requests for Quotation (RFQs) in accordance with project procurement plans
- Maintain bidder lists, supplier contacts, and procurement documentation
- Follow up with vendors to obtain quotations and monitor response timelines
- Receive, organize, and review supplier bids for completeness and compliance
- Prepare bid tabulation and bid comparison documents for procurement leadership review
- Standardize commercial and technical bid information, including pricing, scope, exclusions, freight, taxes, and lead times
- Source new, used, and surplus equipment through distributors, brokers, dealers, auctions, and online marketplaces
- Support purchase requisition and purchase order processing
- Maintain procurement trackers, dashboards, and status reports
- Coordinate with engineering, project controls, and document control teams to ensure procurement requirements are met
- Maintain accurate and auditable procurement records throughout the project lifecycle
Required Qualifications
- 2-10+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, expediting, or supply chain coordination
- Experience supporting RFQ, sourcing, purchasing, or procurement activities
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple vendors, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
- Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting capital projects, EPC projects, industrial construction, manufacturing, energy, mining, chemicals, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environments
- Experience with bid tabulations and bid leveling activities
- Experience sourcing used or surplus equipment
- Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, Procore, or similar platforms
- Ability to review equipment specifications, datasheets, and technical documentation
- Experience building dashboards in Power BI or similar reporting tools
- CPSM, CSCP, or related supply chain certifications
