Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist provides skilled assistance in strategic sourcing and supplier management for goods, equipment, and services. The role works with customers and stakeholders to identify categories of spend that are suitable for strategic sourcing and supports one or more categories as directed by Category Management. The position does not allow for sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in sourcing, supplier management, or procurement.
Result-oriented, analytical, decisive, team- and customer-oriented, with strong communication skills and an innovative approach.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or a business or technical discipline preferred.
Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures.
Develop accurate, detailed sourcing analyses that support the best Supply Chain value for Powell.
Support one or more related categories as directed by Category Management.
Monitor supply markets, conduct market intelligence, and use the information to develop supplier-sourcing strategies.
Assist with supplier RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes and use financial models such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Lease vs. Buy, and Economic Value Models to evaluate materials and services.
Lead supplier negotiations, including developing and executing cost-reduction and cost-avoidance strategies and initiatives.
Contribute to planning and executing improvement actions with suppliers and Powell divisions.
Ensure suppliers continue to comply with Powell regulatory requirements and sourcing guidelines.
Participate in Supply Chain governance and performance-management activities.
Implement Excel-based analysis and retrieve data from Oracle, other software systems, and Power Apps where applicable.