Lead Purchasing Specialist

Position Overview

B & E Resources, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Lead Purchasing Specialist to support and oversee the organization’s procurement and supply chain operations. This position is responsible for coordinating daily purchasing activities while ensuring alignment with project budgets, company financial controls, and procurement standards.

The Lead Purchasing Specialist serves as a key liaison between internal project teams, management, and vendors, exercising independent judgment in vendor selection, purchase order review, and issue resolution. This role plays a critical part in driving cost efficiency, maintaining vendor performance, and ensuring procurement activities are executed in compliance with approved requisitions, contract requirements, company policies, and customer expectations. This position operates in a fast-paced environment and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

· Reviews and approves purchase requests and purchase orders for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved requisitions, project budgets, and timelines
· Exercises independent judgment in vendor selection, quote evaluation, and purchasing decisions within established approval thresholds
· Coordinates and oversees day-to-day procurement activities across multiple projects to ensure consistency, timeliness, and compliance
· Identifies and escalates risks related to pricing, material availability, and delivery that may impact project execution
· Ensures purchasing records, vendor documentation, and supporting files are maintained for audit readiness and compliance
· Tracks order status and coordinates delivery to job sites, ensuring alignment with project schedules
· Conducts periodic reviews of open purchase orders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely closeout

Requisition & Approval Compliance

· Verifies that all required approvals (Project Manager, Department Head, and executive/CFO approvals as applicable) are obtained prior to purchase order issuance
· Enforces proper job coding, cost alignment, and budget validation across all procurement activities
· Maintains strict adherence to company internal controls, procurement policies, and approval thresholds
· Ensures all procurement activities are fully documented, traceable, and audit-ready

Vendor & Project Support

· Develops and maintains strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliability
· Leads resolution of procurement-related issues involving vendors, pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, or performance concerns
· Communicates with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery schedules while ensuring service level expectations are met
· Collaborates closely with Project Managers and field teams to confirm material, equipment, and service requirements
· Maintains professional, responsive, and collaborative relationships with internal managers, department team members, vendors, and field personnel

Financial & Operational Impact

· Monitors purchasing activity against project budgets and identifies cost variances, savings opportunities, and potential financial risks
· Partners with Project Managers and Accounting to ensure accurate job cost alignment and financial reporting
· Supports cost control initiatives and contributes to margin protection across projects

Process Leadership & Continuous Improvement

· Identifies, recommends, and implements improvements to procurement workflows, systems, and documentation practices
· Ensures consistent application of requisition-to-purchase processes and internal controls
· Serves as a resource to junior purchasing staff, providing guidance on processes, systems, and best practices
· Supports cross-functional initiatives and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
· 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in construction, industrial, or project-based environments
· Demonstrated ability to independently manage purchasing activities and vendor relationships
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
· Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Vista, or similar) preferred
· Strong understanding of purchasing processes, requisition workflows, and internal controls
· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
· Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, in-office environment

Work Environment

This position is an in-office role based at the B & E Resources corporate office in Beaumont, Texas.

This role requires regular interaction with internal departments and external vendors and demands a high level of professionalism, collaboration, and confidentiality.

About Us

B & E Resources, LLC is a general contractor specializing in turn-key industrial field construction, custom fabrication, and project execution services. Headquartered in Beaumont, TX, B&E operates across multiple locations, including Houston, TX; Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX; Buna, TX; Silsbee, TX; Lake Charles, LA; and Corpus Christi, TX. At its core, B&E is a dynamic culture of talented people, passionate about working together to provide best-in-class service.

B & E Resources, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,000