We are looking for a Spanish speaking Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for the Latin America region within a manufacturing environment. This contract opportunity is based in Houston, Texas, and is ideal for a bilingual candidate who is comfortable handling daily procurement activities with limited supervision. The role focuses on maintaining efficient procure-to-pay workflows, coordinating transactional purchasing tasks, and providing timely support to internal stakeholders. Candidates who bring hands-on ERP and P2P experience, along with strong Spanish communication skills, will be well positioned for success.
Responsibilities:
• Create and submit purchase requisitions accurately within the company’s procurement system to support ongoing business needs.
• Monitor the status of orders and coordinate follow-up activities to help ensure goods receipts are completed in a timely manner.
• Investigate and assist with routine invoice issues by working with vendors and internal teams to clear discrepancies.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for day-to-day procure-to-pay questions and provide practical guidance to users.
• Support operational purchasing activities across the Latin America region while maintaining compliance with established processes.
• Communicate in Spanish and English with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to keep procurement activities moving forward.
• Maintain purchasing records and system data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work independently to prioritize assigned tasks, escalate issues when needed, and deliver consistent support to the procurement function.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or procure-to-pay support.
• Working proficiency in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate clearly across regions.
• Practical experience using SAP
• Working knowledge of procure-to-pay processes, including requisitions, goods receipts, and invoice resolution.
• Ability to manage transactional tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills and a collaborative approach when supporting internal users and suppliers.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote or minimally supervised setting.