Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Powell•Houston, TX

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 spending categories suited to strategic sourcing, supports assigned categories, and implements sourcing and category strategies in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position does not allow for sponsorship. The specialist develops sourcing analyses, monitors supply markets, supports supplier RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, evaluates costs using financial models, and leads supplier negotiations. The role also contributes to supplier improvement actions, regulatory and sourcing-guideline compliance, Supply Chain governance and performance management, and Excel-based analysis using data from Oracle and other software systems and Power Apps where applicable. The position is performed in a temperature-controlled, typical office environment. Some travel is required, including travel between buildings and campuses. Powell describes a collaborative work environment and offers health insurance, 401(k) savings, annual bonus potential, paid time off, professional development, and wellness programs.

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.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures.
Develop accurate and 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, including Total Cost of Ownership, 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 analyses, retrieving data from Oracle and other software systems and Power Apps where applicable.