Junior Procurement Officer
La Porte EMS • La Porte, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
Job SummaryThe Jr. Procurement Officer is responsible for supporting procurement activities including order processing, supplier communication, and documentation. This role assists in ensuring timely and accurate purchasing of goods and services under close supervision. This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyse problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.
- Job Description
- Order parts for jobs promptly, as advised by shop departments.
- Support operations in preparations of quotes and estimates by contacting vendors for budgetary pricing and availability for equipment and materials.
- Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company during phone or personal contact with outside vendors, customers, or service providers, etc.
- Accurately complete material requisitions and purchase orders and enter them into the database.
- Must be able to work in a schedule-driven environment. Timing is a critical function.
- Must be able to manage budgets and avoid delayed costs including shipping.
- Issue purchase orders
- Cost control, change control and scheduling of materials.
- Inventory management – perform cycle counts and reconcile with ERP system.
- Frequently review work in progress (WIP) reports for material needs and delivery times.
- Expediting orders, quotes, backorders, work scope changes, etc.
- Order restock items such as general, consumables, safety, welding, machine tooling, C-stock items and office supplies
- Pick up parts from vendors if needed
- Operates material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, dollies and other related equipment.
- Other duties as assigned such as filing; assisting in the office or with special projects.
What we offer you
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid paternal leave
- Gym re-imbursement
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
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