Purchasing and Supplier Support Specialist

HOLT Group•Irving, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing & Supplier Support Specialist manages comprehensive supplier engagement and end‑to‑end purchasing operations, including vendor onboarding, quotation analysis, purchase order (PO) creation and maintenance, invoice lifecycle management, cost/market analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives in order to support the Sales and Project Management teams. The role also provides system support, facilitates supplier performance reviews, contributes to contract and Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) processes, and partners with suppliers on forecasting, pricing, and financial-health alignment to ensure operational readiness and supply stability. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Requirements

High school diploma required; bachelor's preferred.
Two or more years of procurement experience preferred.
Procurement fundamentals and supplier management expertise.
Analytical skills for pricing, forecasting, and financial evaluations.
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
High attention to detail and organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement platforms.
High ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools including SLII, models and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships.
Facilitates supplier meetings and performance reviews.
Collaborates with suppliers on forecasting, pricing, and financial standing reviews.
Manages purchasing lifecycle activities.
Prepares, audits, and maintains purchase orders.
Supports cost-control efforts.
Coordinates invoice verification, auditing, and discrepancy resolution.
Analyzes vendor aging invoice reports.
Maintains procurement records.
Supports supplier vetting, onboarding, and T&C reviews.
Tracks supplier KPIs.
Contributes to process improvement.
Provides procurement system support.
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.