**Procurement Planning and Control Associate** **Job Description** At Lutech Resources, we thrive by making you successful. On any given day, more than 3,000 individuals go to work at Lutech Resources jobs. When you partner with us, you’re joining a team that: + Appreciates your distinctive talents, skills, and perspective. + Provides forthright feedback and career guidance. + Connects you with prized and coveted employers. + Strives to help you achieve your career objectives. + Presents first-rate careers with global corporations. Position: Procurement Planning and Control Associate Type: Contract, 12 months Pay: Based on experience Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid 3 days office and 2 days remote) No corporate sponsorship is offered in conjunction with this job. Position Summary: The Procurement Planning and Control Associate supports the procurement department by creating tools, building reports, and initiating process improvements through data analysis. In this function, the Planning and Control Analyst will use business process management, SaaS, and BI tools to accomplish improvement objectives and business results. Responsibilities: + Supports procurement initiatives pertaining to data management, business intelligence, workflow, and digital transformation + Develops innovative, collaborative solutions that improve work efficiency and support decision making + Evaluate existing business processes and suggest improvements + Create documentation outlining process improvements + Conduct ongoing Analysis to monitor and assess various processes + Help train teams in implementation of new processes + Coordinates research and analysis on various datasets, delivers reports, identifying critical issues and action plans across the organization + Update and document department procedures and policies + Build reports and tools for upper management using various software such as Power BI + Provides analytical support to department and senior management + Maintains detailed knowledge on market developments regarding process management, automation, mobility, business intelligence, analytics, knowledge management, data structure design + Interface with engineering, construction, asset management, development, lean/Corporate Initiatives team individuals both internally and externally. + Utilize statistics and dashboards to improve procurement department performance + Write ad-hoc queries in SQL and python to capture data for analysis. + Develop software tools to analyze department performance using Power BI, SQL, and python + Perform ad-hoc forward-looking analyses on performance milestones. + Performs other related duties and special projects as required. Minimum Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field; Masters degree preferred + 3-5 years of professional experience in renewables, construction or oil and gas + Work experience in a related field preferred; previous business consulting and/or technical project management experience is a plus. + Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, particularly Excel + Must be proficient with SQL, Python, VBA, SSRS, and Power BI + Experience with Microsoft Azure big data analytics and cloud computing is highly desirable. + Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, + Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred). Empowering Business. People Focused + Lutech Resources has over 25 years’ experience providing tailor maderecruitment and integrated resource management (https://www.lutechresources.com/services) to leading Engineering, Energy and Manufacturing sector companies worldwide. We set ourselves apart from others in the industry by building long term relationships with both our clients and candidates based on a mutual understanding of their targeted industry and a passion for excellence. With every engagement, our goal is to quickly place qualified talent with the best suited employer. We have a genuine understanding of candidates and clients’ needs. Along with a dynamic and effective service, we strive for positive outcomes for everyone, every time. + Lutech Resources is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. **Details** Employee Type Contract Full-Time Location Houston TX Date Posted 7/12/2024 Requisition ID 202435