Strategic Procurement Specialist

804 Technology • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Strategic Procurement Specialist develops and runs a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve productivity, quality, and digitalization, and managing supplier negotiations, contracts, and strategic sourcing to help the procurement function contribute to affordable clean energy.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within a complex, global environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or CIPS qualification.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and project management acumen.
• Outstanding Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with component manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement commodity strategies and define local or regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Plan negotiations, define awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals while ensuring alignment with pooling opportunities.
• Negotiate local, regional, or multi-site contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Manage relationships with assigned suppliers, contribute to the EcoSystem commodity strategy, and develop a preferred supplier list.
• Analyze market trends and use insights to optimize procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance, report important data, and encourage early supplier participation in cost-reduction efforts.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks while implementing strategic measures.
• Collaborate with strategic commodity management teams to ensure contractual terms align with business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level