Junior Procurement Agent

About the role

Hatch is seeking a Junior Procurement Agent to support the Project Delivery Group from its Pittsburgh, PA office. The position works with global offices, operates primarily in‑office with occasional remote work, and requires willingness to travel and work onsite, including remote locations. Hatch does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with the Package Coordinator to obtain and verify technical specifications.
• Coordinate with the Planner to verify lead times and delivery dates.
• Work with Logistics to assure cost‑effective and practical Incoterms.
• Prepare commercial bid documents (contractual terms, delivery requirements, quality/inspection requirements, etc.) and issue them to approved bidders.
• Manage the pre‑qualification and selection of bidders; prepare and issue the Bidders List and coordinate its approval process.
• Supervise and maintain 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 appropriate Incoterms, payment terms, and milestones, including clarifications and negotiations.
• Review vendor comments on general terms and conditions and incorporate special terms as required.
• Meet schedule milestones for bid‑evaluate‑award cycles.
• Expedite post‑award activities, including vendor data management, fabrication verification, progress payment verification, and coordination of vendor quality surveillance, logistics, and delivery to site.
• Gain valuable on‑site practical experience.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon‑to‑be university/college graduate with little or no professional experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite, including remote locations.
• Previous co‑op or internship experience is an asset.

Competencies

• 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, and ability to propose solutions for complex client challenges.
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform assignments related to your sector.
• Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects.
• Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications.
• Coordinate with other technicians/engineers on projects.
• Provide support to senior engineers and designers as needed.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.
• Join a top employer in the industry.

What we offer

• Opportunity to apply skills to challenging, meaningful projects alongside highly intelligent and motivated colleagues.
• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry.
• Excellent mentorship from industry experts.
• Challenging career with countless growth opportunities.
• Stability and consistency as part of the Hatch team and family.
• Exposure to different sectors, processes, people, and culture.
• Company gatherings, happy hours, and social events to build strong relationships.
• Regional networking and Young Professional (YP) groups.

Applicants must submit an official or unofficial transcript upon application.