Procurement Specialist

Stallion • Houston, TX

28d

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the procurement activities of the organization. This role involves developing procurement strategies, ensuring cost-effective purchasing of all materials and services, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain management best practices and methodologies
• Experience using procurement software and tools, such as e-sourcing platforms and contract management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Influence, teamwork, and networking
• Highly organized, efficient use of time, deadline-driven, multitasking
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Numerate and detail orientated
• Process Improvement
• Situation analysis
• Oral and written communication

Responsibilities

• Sourcing goods and services in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable prices, delivery schedules, and payment terms
• Gathers business requirements and identifies and pre-qualifies potential suppliers.
• Maintains contact with vendors and submits purchase orders or requisitions in order to ensure a continuous supply of goods
• Oversees new vendor setup in procurement or purchasing systems, and ensures that systems are appropriately maintained and updated.
• Manage tactical purchasing operations, such as the issuance of purchase orders or the payment of invoices. May track shipments or verify quantities received against purchase orders/invoices.
• Review processes and deliverables ensuring high standard service level with continuous improvement focus
• Monitor internal customer adherence to procurement Principles & Practices and processes within the assigned scope

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees