Strategic Sourcing Senior

Archrock • Houston, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Executes Strategic Sourcing Projects, Contract Management, Supplier Performance and Relationship Management Programs, and overall Supply Chain Process Improvements.

Requirements

• Perform all assigned duties.
• Utilize creativity, analytical skills and judgement to solve problems and drive down total cost of ownership and improve Supplier performance (with supervision).
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate above average written, verbal communication and presentation skills needed to influence without direct authority.
• Understand of commercial and legal terms and conditions and the ability to negotiate.
• Effectively interact with internal customers and upper management to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Demonstrate solid organizational skills and prioritize work to meet deadlines with direction from supervisor.
• Excellent data analytical skills and use of Microsoft Office products required.
• Knowledge in the field of supply chain management concepts, practices, and procedures supplier management strategies.
• Typically at least 5 years’ related experience in a supply chain or related role.
• Expected to serve as a resource to others for knowledge transfer, training and checking work.
• May occasionally lead a team.
• Expected to be able to influence others within and outside of the Supply Chain team.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical, rotating equipment, or industrial manufacturing category management or strategic sourcing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP system (i.e. Oracle/SAP/JD Edwards) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend data to determine opportunities for total cost reduction in specific spend categories.
• Execute sourcing initiatives through implementation, including all direct and indirect spend categories including post award contract management.
• Contribute to the administration of a Strategic Supplier Performance and Relationship Management Program.
• Ensure Supplier contract compliance and resolve open issues.
• Provide quarterly market updates to forecast and mitigate market disruptions.
• Utilize sound cost modeling to determine negotiation strategies to obtain optimal contract outcome.
• Contribute to a continuous improvement culture through process standardization, regular metric review and process updates.
• Contribute to the enhancement of Sourcing KPI’s, ensure accurate measurement of KPI’s, and report out as needed.
• Ensure compliance with preferred suppliers, negotiate with suppliers to reach mutually beneficial solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior