Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

XRI Water•Midland, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist supports the Procurement Department by carrying out day-to-day purchasing activities for Operations, Engineering, and other company development teams. The role focuses on routine quote requests, bid comparison reports, vendor delivery coordination, purchase order management, and compliance. The position is based in the office in Midland, Texas, and work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 3 years of procurement, purchasing, or commercial sourcing experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data validation and formulas.
Basic exposure to ERP software such as SAP, Oracle, or dynamic asset tracking systems.
Ability to interpret spend data, construct basic financial reports, and evaluate competing vendor quotes.
Strong professional written and verbal communication skills for negotiating with external suppliers and coordinating with internal field operations.
Flexibility in a changing work environment and availability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite and OpenInvoice.

Responsibilities

Verify and evaluate supplier capabilities and establish supplier pre-qualification.
Initiate, prepare, and coordinate Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and proposal evaluations.
Enter and verify data in the vendor management system.
Construct and interpret sourcing analysis reports.
Process vendor qualifications, master agreements, and pricing logs, and manage strategic internal and external communications.
Interact with suppliers to assess competitive bids and secure total cost savings.
Contact current and alternative suppliers to identify backup sources and resolve recurring supply chain or cost discrepancies.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align supplier selections with field operational needs promptly and efficiently.
Follow HSE policies and supplier risk management procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.