Purchasing Administrator

Howard Hughes - The Woodlands, TX

Full-time

The Woodlands, TX

Accommodation

About the position

The Purchasing Administrator at Howard Hughes is responsible for managing the purchasing and procurement processes for the Houston Region. This role involves working closely with legal teams, project managers, and vendors to establish contracts, manage purchase requisitions, and oversee invoices. The position requires proficiency in utilizing Coupa and iCertis applications for processing purchase orders and contracts, as well as effective communication with various departments and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Administer the purchasing and procurement process for the Houston Region.
• Assist in managing contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Interface directly with vendors to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and administer purchase orders through the receiving, invoicing, and payment processes.
• Track and report on the status of purchase orders in real time.
• Understand and apply HHC's accounting systems and chart of accounts for proper cost coding.
• Communicate effectively with multiple departments including Property Management, Legal, Accounting, Treasury, Development, and Tenant Coordination.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• 2-year associates college degree preferred, especially in accounting, finance, or business.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work within specified time constraints and deadlines.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, critical thinker, and problem solver.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Exposure to Coupa and iCertis is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Coupa and iCertis applications.