Procurement Specialist

All Companies • Deer Park, TX

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About The Position

Key Responsibilities Procurement Operations & Sourcing Execute procurement activities for materials, components, and equipment supporting ICT’s US operations, including structural materials, fan systems, mechanical components, and consumables, aligned with operational needs. Manage purchase orders from initiation through delivery, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, pricing, and timelines. Apply procurement best practices, cost‑control measures, and demand forecasting approaches informed by corporate procurement strategy. Review technical purchase requirements and coordinate with operations or engineering to ensure material suitability (leveraging technical understanding from cooling‑tower operations). Supplier & Vendor Management Maintain and strengthen relationships with key US suppliers, specialty vendors, and service providers. Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate contracts, resolve fulfillment issues, and identify alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate risk. Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and lead times to make data‑driven sourcing decisions. Warehouse & Inventory Oversight Provide leadership to the Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and compliance with receiving, storage, and distribution processes. Coordinate material flow between warehouse, fabrication, and field operations to support project schedules. Support inventory auditing, cycle counts, and forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels. Insights adapted from inventory-management duties in the Supply Chain Coordinator Cross-Border & Logistics Coordination Support logistics and freight planning for domestic shipments; collaborate with head office for international procurement as necessary. Ensure compliance with US import/export requirements when coordinating materials from Canada or international vendors, referencing customs coordination practices Team Leadership & Collaboration Directly supervise the Procurement Coordinator, including task assignment, performance review, and skill development. Provide oversight guidance to the Warehouse Manager, ensuring alignment with company standards and operational needs. Support process improvements within procurement, warehouse, and overall supply chain operations. Process Improvement & Compliance Implement continuous-improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times. Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing principles. Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP, CRM, and related business systems (based on similar ERP/CRM expectations) Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field; equivalent experience considered. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing—preferably in construction, industrial services, or manufacturing. Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier management, and cost‑control methods. Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and construction drawings (informed by Planner role). Strong communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build supplier relationships. Proficiency in ERP, CRM, procurement software, and Microsoft Office tools. Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Experience in cooling tower, industrial construction, or heavy industrial sectors. Experience overseeing warehouse logistics or material management. Familiarity with international logistics, customs compliance, and cross-border supply chains. SCMP, CPSM, or similar professional designation (or in progress).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing—preferably in construction, industrial services, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier management, and cost‑control methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and construction drawings (informed by Planner role).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in ERP, CRM, procurement software, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cooling tower, industrial construction, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Experience overseeing warehouse logistics or material management.
• Familiarity with international logistics, customs compliance, and cross-border supply chains.
• SCMP, CPSM, or similar professional designation (or in progress).

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for materials, components, and equipment supporting ICT’s US operations, including structural materials, fan systems, mechanical components, and consumables, aligned with operational needs.
• Manage purchase orders from initiation through delivery, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, pricing, and timelines.
• Apply procurement best practices, cost‑control measures, and demand forecasting approaches informed by corporate procurement strategy.
• Review technical purchase requirements and coordinate with operations or engineering to ensure material suitability (leveraging technical understanding from cooling‑tower operations).
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key US suppliers, specialty vendors, and service providers.
• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate contracts, resolve fulfillment issues, and identify alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate risk.
• Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and lead times to make data‑driven sourcing decisions.
• Provide leadership to the Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and compliance with receiving, storage, and distribution processes.
• Coordinate material flow between warehouse, fabrication, and field operations to support project schedules.
• Support inventory auditing, cycle counts, and forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Support logistics and freight planning for domestic shipments; collaborate with head office for international procurement as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with US import/export requirements when coordinating materials from Canada or international vendors, referencing customs coordination practices
• Directly supervise the Procurement Coordinator, including task assignment, performance review, and skill development.
• Provide oversight guidance to the Warehouse Manager, ensuring alignment with company standards and operational needs.
• Support process improvements within procurement, warehouse, and overall supply chain operations.
• Implement continuous-improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times.
• Ensure procurement practices comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing principles.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP, CRM, and related business systems (based on similar ERP/CRM expectations)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level