This position is for Houston TX and client is looking for someone who can come to office everyday

As a purchasing administrator, you will be responsible for administering the purchasing and procurement process for the Houston Region, including assisting with the management of contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders and invoices. This position will entail working directly with the legal team, project managers and vendors to: establish necessary contracts, set up vendors for payment within our systems, and monitor receiving and invoicing of the associated costs and spending. A significant component of this job involves the utilization of Coupa and iCertis applications to process purchase orders and contracts. Further duties include the tracking of open purchase orders, working with accounting and accounts payable teams to ensure proper accounting coding and tracking payment status as well as reporting status to the stakeholders in the region. Direct communication with various departments within the organization as well as outside vendors is essential.

What You Will Do

• Interface directly with vendors to assure smooth onboarding;
• Interfaces with Houston Region teams including operations, project management, development, marketing, and other “buyers” to assist in preparing purchase requisitions and administering purchase orders through the receiving, invoicing and payment processes;
• Track and report on the status of purchase orders in real time;
• Understand HHC’s accounting systems and chart of accounts to be able to properly code and assign costs;
• Work with and communicate effectively with multiple departments (Property Management, Legal, Accounting, Treasury, Development, Tenant Coordination, etc.).

About You

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• 2 year associates college degree preferred (an accounting, finance or business emphasis is a plus)
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to work within specified time constraints and deadlines;
• Self-starter, effectively works with minimal supervision;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Pro-active, critical thinker, problem solver;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel;
• Exposure to Coupa and iCertis is a plus