Department/Division: Information Technology

Location: Houston, TX

Reports Directly To: Advisor - IT Systems Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY:

The IT Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing IT hardware, software, and services to support organizational needs. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining vendor relationships, contract compliance, and alignment with IT and business objectives. This role also serves as a strategic partner across departments to identify and implement procurement process improvements. The ideal candidate brings a blend of procurement expertise and management experience to drive cost-effective and efficient procurement operations aligned with business and IT goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance.
• Source and procure IT hardware, software, and services based on business requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, licensing agreements, and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to forecast procurement needs and track inventory.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and vendor communications.
• Coordinate and execute infrastructure projects to support ongoing E&P operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet objectives and timelines.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of IT products and services (hardware, software, licensing, cloud services, etc.)
• Experience with procurement processes, vendor sourcing, and contract negotiation
• Experience with end-to-end procurement processes, including RFPs, purchase orders, approvals, and compliance with internal policies.
• Ability to assess cost-effectiveness, analyze vendor quotes, manage budgets, and support cost optimization strategies.
• Effective at working with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, finance) and clearly conveying procurement decisions and requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across departments
• Familiarity with project management principles and tools is a plus

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT procurement, with at least 2 years in a leadership or cross-functional role

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent verbal and written skills in English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical demands include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and may need to routinely move around to communicate with different groups
• Occasionally work late to meet business demands and to facilitate meetings with Tokyo office
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must have a valid DL.

About MEPUSA

MEPUSA, a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas, which currently has a substantial investment in the Marcellus Shale Gas Project in Pennsylvania and markets natural gas through Mitsui & Co., Ltd.. It also has an investment in the Eagle Ford Shale oil & gas project in Texas since 2011, owns another substantial working interest, and produces Condensate, NGL, and Natural Gas. Today, our company, Mitsui E&P USA LLC, a North American E&P unit of Mitsui & Co. Group, maintains a joint working interest in over 2,400 oil and gas wells.

Through valued partnership and active drilling programs, MEPUSA is engaged in enhancing and developing reserves through selective acquisitions of both new conventional and unconventional E&P assets in North America.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K and Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO Policy
• Breakroom Snacks / Beverages

Position Competencies

• Job Knowledge
• Organizational Skills
• Responsiveness
• Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication

Disclaimer

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their leader, subject to reasonable accommodation.

MEPUSA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.