Junior Procurement Agent

About the role

Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG) is seeking a dynamic Junior Procurement Agent to support global offices from its Houston, TX location. The role is in‑office with flexibility for remote work as needed, and it offers the chance to gain on‑site practical experience while contributing to safe, innovative, and sustainable engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the Package Coordinator to obtain and verify technical specifications, with the Planner to verify lead times and delivery dates, and with Logistics to ensure cost‑effective and practical Incoterms.
• Prepare Commercial Bid documents (including contractual terms, delivery requirements, quality/inspection requirements, etc.) and issue them to bidders from an approved Bidder’s List.
• Manage the pre‑qualification and selection of bidders.
• Prepare and issue the Bidders List and coordinate its approval process.
• Supervise and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the bid process; log bid questions and responses and issue addenda as required.
• Coordinate technical evaluations and conduct commercial evaluations, applying proper Incoterms, payment terms, and milestones, including clarifications or negotiations.
• Review vendor comments on general terms and conditions and incorporate special terms and conditions as needed.
• Meet schedule milestones for Bid‑Evaluate‑Award cycles.
• Expedite post‑award activities such as vendor data collection, fabrication verification, progress‑payment verification, and coordination of vendor quality surveillance, logistics, and site delivery.
• Gain valuable on‑site practical experience.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon‑to‑be university/college graduate with little or no professional experience.
• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel and work onsite, including remote locations.
• Previous co‑op or internship experience is an asset.
• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects.
• Ability to learn quickly and take on new challenges.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical and creative thinking, problem‑solving ability, and a proactive approach to client challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change.

Benefits

• Opportunity to apply skills to challenging, meaningful projects alongside highly intelligent and motivated colleagues.
• Exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry.
• Excellent mentorship from industry experts.
• Career growth with countless opportunities and stability within a global team.
• Exposure to multiple sectors, processes, and cultures within Hatch.
• Development of professional relationships through managers, peers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Community involvement and global thinking.
• Company gatherings, happy hours, and social events to build strong work relationships.
• Regional networking opportunities.
• Young Professional (YP) Groups.
• Supportive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.