**Job description**: Under direct supervision, plans sourcing of goods and services to support manufacturing, field operations, technology, or project management strategic plans at the plant level. Complies with and executes Category Management strategies in accordance with policies and procedures. Issues purchase orders in response to material requirements established by manufacturing, field operations, or projects. Implements agreements for local procurement of goods and services not covered under Category Management. Creates request for quotations (RFQ) and organizes competitive biddings from various suppliers to obtain the best quality, delivery, and price for goods and services. Assesses supplier performance. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability, or operations. Completion of an undergraduate degree in a technical, business, or similar discipline required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or production environment. Advanced procurement certification preferred (CPM, etc.). Purchase to Pay knowledge is desirable. Temp Only Position is not remote - Onsite facility in Alvarado - 6 month contract Top 3 skills: Multi-tasking, Prioritization, and Expediting Other requirements: 1. Prior purchasing experience with SAP preferred. 2. End-to-end procurement experience preferred (sourcing, vendor setup, order placement, order management, and fulfilment including expediting). 3. Able to commute to facility in Alvarado M-F. 4. Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment. 5. 2+ years of procurement experience preferred Interviews will be in person. Our role in supporting **_diversity_** and **_inclusion_** As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.