LHH Recruitment Solutions is actively seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our client in Sugar Land, TX!


Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Company: LHH Recruitment Solutions
Client Industry: Facilities Services
Type: Contract
Location: Sugar Land, TX (Hybrid, 77478)
Salary Range: $28/hr - $31.85/hr (depending on experience)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (Training on-site; remote M & F)

Join our client’s team as a Procurement Specialist, a key member of the Procurement Team! In this hybrid position, you’ll provide exceptional support for the enterprise Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) system, focusing on hyper-care and help desk assistance for purchasing system end-users. You will also resolve invoice reconciliations during high-volume periods and support the company’s overall P2P initiatives.

• Become a subject matter expert on the P2P System (Coupa/BuySmart) and understand all functional aspects.

• Provide high-quality support to operators and end-users, helping them navigate the procurement process and use advanced features of the P2P solution.

• Troubleshoot end-user access issues and resolve catalog access problems.

• Train new users on effectively utilizing the P2P system.

• Support the invoice reconciliation process, addressing price variances and quantity exceptions.

• Build strong relationships with preferred vendors to streamline the invoice reconciliation process.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations and corporate departments.

• Assist in continuous P2P business improvement activities related to pricing and catalog management.

• Identify potential end-user risks and engage management proactively when needed.

• Participate in process improvements across P2P and procurement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of professional experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.

• Solid understanding of best practices in the procure-to-pay (P2P) process.

• Familiarity with P2P and/or ERP systems; Coupa/BuySmart experience is preferred.

• Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint; proficient in MS Word.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to follow up on team and business-wide tasks.

• P2P experience is mandatory.

Desired Additional Qualifications:

• Collaborative, agile, and client-focused with proven relationship-building skills.

• Ability to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and self-starter mentality.

Additional Details:

• Experience with Coupa is highly preferred due to the urgency of the transition from BuySmart to Coupa.

• The role will focus on cut-over activities and hypercare post-Go-Live in Coupa through FY 2025.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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