Project Manager - South Central

Purchasing Coordinator II

Location: Houston, Texas
Work Arrangement: Remote — candidates must reside in or around Houston for local market and regional support
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: Starting at $85,000 annually + bonus eligibility

 COMPENSATION: $22.60 - $25.00/hour This is a good faith estimate of the compensation range Meteor Education reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Final pay within this range will be based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

 ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:Annual Bonus Opportunity

Conflict of Interest Policy

At Meteor, integrity and transparency are paramount in all our operations and interactions. To avoid any potential conflicts of interest and maintain the trust of our public customers, we regret that we cannot consider applications from individuals who are currently employed by organizations that are customers of Meteor, where they hold positions that could influence the purchasing decisions regarding our products or services. This policy ensures fairness and impartiality in our hiring process and customer interactions.

If you fall under this category, we appreciate your understanding and encourage your continued support as a valued customer.

About Meteor Education

Meteor Education is a national provider of furniture and interior solutions tailor made for learning environments. For more than three decades, Meteor Education has redefined modern K-12 learning environment design. Our collaborative approach connects instructional practices with thoughtful design, creating modern spaces that prepare future-ready students and deliver measurable outcomes. We are a mission-driven, impact-focused company backed by Bain Capital Double Impact, committed to improving educational outcomes through better learning environments.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Purchasing Coordinator II is responsible for performing advanced work in support of the daily purchasing operations. Purchasing Coordinator II is the primary processor of complex orders, helps train and mentor Purchasing Coordinators, and works to resolve a large variety of complex technical and financial issues pertaining to orders and clean invoicing.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary processor of complex company purchase orders and exception handling within Purchasing department
• Train and develop Purchasing Coordinators by serving as a mentor
• Conduct regular reviews of large vendor purchase orders and communicate any issues to project team
• Help maintain organization of order requests in the Purchasing inbox within Kayako
• Conduct follow-up communication with project teams and vendors on pending change orders to prevent order errors and payment collection delays
• Collaborate with members of the Accounts Receivable team to resolve complex job issues and clear financial variances to ensure clean and timely invoicing
• Work closely with members of project team to produce timely and accurate change orders
• Create departmental forms and training guides for use both internally and externally

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required; some college preferred
• Must have strong analytical abilities, problem solving skills, and excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have knowledge of and experience using software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Benefits

Meteor Education offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package designed to support their health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and families. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Telemedicine, mental health, and wellness resources

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options

• A 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and an employer match

• Employer-paid and voluntary life, disability, and supplemental insurance options

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays

• Paid volunteer time

• Parental and family caregiver leave

• Benefits navigation and retirement-planning resources

Eligibility and coverage vary by benefit and are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Meteor Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.