Procurement Specialist
TRIDENT SOLUTIONS•Sherman, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Execute local purchasing activities aligned with corporate sourcing strategies while ensuring uninterrupted supply, competitive pricing, and responsive service for plant operations.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Proven experience in procurement with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Familiarity with procurement software and technology.
- Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures related to import procurement, customs compliance, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchase orders for materials, MRO, and approved production supplies.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize stockouts or excess.
- Ensure compliance with preferred supplier agreements and contract terms.
- Act as the on-site liaison for suppliers regarding on time deliveries, quality issues, and service levels.
- Support onboarding of new local suppliers when justified by business needs.
- Escalate supplier performance issues to the Corporate Category Manager.
- Partner with corporate sourcing on RFQs, price validation, and supplier consolidation opportunities.
- Support plant leadership in CAPEX and maintenance procurement.
- Ensure adherence to corporate purchasing policies and ethical standards.
- Make certain the quality of goods and services meet our approved standards and specifications.
- Maintain accurate PO data and pricing in the ERP system.
- Identify opportunities for local cost improvement and operational efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
