Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Location: In-Office (Beaumont, TX)
Company: B & E Resources, LLC
Reports To: Purchasing Director

Position Overview

B & E Resources, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Purchasing Specialist to support the organization’s procurement and supply chain operations. This position is responsible for the accurate sourcing, purchasing, and tracking of materials, equipment, and services in support of project execution.

The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with internal project teams, managers, and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement in accordance with approved requisitions, contract requirements, company policies, and customer expectations. This role 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

· Maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.

· Monitor and enforce vendor compliance with contractual terms, insurance requirements, safety standards, and company policies before PO issuance.

· Processes purchase requests in alignment with fully approved requisitions and established company workflows.
· Prepares and issues purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with project budgets and timelines.
· Sources and evaluates vendors to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliability.
· Maintains purchasing records, vendor documentation, and supporting files to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
· Tracks order status and coordinates delivery to job sites, ensuring alignment with project schedules.
· Performs 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.
· Ensures proper job coding, cost alignment, and budget validation on all purchasing activity.
· Maintains strict adherence to company internal controls, procurement policies, and approval thresholds.
· Supports audit and compliance efforts by ensuring all procurement activities are properly documented and traceable.

Vendor & Project Support

· Coordinates with Project Managers and field teams to confirm material, equipment, and service requirements.
· Communicates with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, and delivery timelines.
· Resolves discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, delivery, or vendor performance.
· Maintains professional, responsive, and collaborative relationships with internal managers, department team members, vendors, and field personnel.

Administrative & Team Support

· Provides general departmental support, including filing, document management, and system updates.
· Assists Accounting with invoice matching, job cost coding, and discrepancy resolution.
· Supports inventory tracking and material allocation as needed.
· Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
· Experience in construction, industrial, or project-based environments preferred.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
· Experience working with ERP or procurement systems preferred.
· Strong understanding of purchasing processes, requisition workflows, and internal controls.
· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
· Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines 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 $24.79 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25