Sempra Infrastructure · 20 hours ago
Purchasing Associate I
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$66K/yr - $94K/yr
0+ years expSempra Infrastructure is focused on executing effective purchasing transactions, and they are seeking a Purchasing Associate I to join their team. This entry-level role involves collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely and cost-efficient procurement of goods and services, while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with procurement policies.
EnergySustainabilityInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Executes end to end procurement activities
Monitors supplier performance and mitigate risk
Develops proficiency in sourcing and procurement systems
Processes routine purchase orders and verifies compliance with policies
Assists in sourcing suppliers for standard goods and services
Tracks and reports on order status and delivery timelines
Maintains accurate purchasing records in procurement systems
Communicates with internal teams to clarify purchasing requirements
Resolves basic invoice and payment discrepancies
Supports preparation of purchasing reports for management
Adheres to established procurement guidelines and standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Typically requires 0 years of related experience. Prior internships or early career experience with major corporations, ideally within supply chain
Commercial Negotiation - The planning, reviewing, analysis and other activities that a buyer and seller conduct to reach an agreement
Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means
Cost Optimization - Analyzes, plans and manages costs for cost efficiency and expense reduction
Invoice Management - Also known as invoice processing, invoice management is the method by which companies track and pay supplier invoices
Purchase Order Management - An internal procurement process adopted by organizations to ensure that each and every purchase is necessary, justified and optimized for costs
Quality Management - Quality management ensures that an organization, product or service is consistent. It has four main components: quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement
Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes
Strategic Sourcing/Procurement - The identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers and the negotiation of contracts and agreements to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
Supplier Evaluation - Assesses suppliers' performance against supply chain requirements
Supplier Management - Identifies, acquires, and manages resources and suppliers that are essential to the operations of an organization
Company
Sempra Infrastructure
Sempra develop, build, operate and invest in infrastructure critical to meet the world's energy and climate needs. It is a sub-organization of Sempra Energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.15BKey Investors
Abu Dhabi Investment AuthorityKohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
2025-09-23Secondary Market· $10B
2021-12-21Secondary Market· $1.78B
2021-04-05Secondary Market· $3.37B
Leadership Team
Emily Shults
SVP & Chief Business Officer, Low Carbon Solutions
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