Position Title: Category/Procurement Specialist

Location: Houston, TX Onsite

Duration: 6 months plus

Job Description:

These include but are not limited to:

• Execute auctions and sourcing events etc. as needed (RFI/RFQ/RFP)
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop quotes for engineering projects
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in coordination with other business functions such as Engineering, Sales, Production, Procurement, etc.
• Vet new suppliers to ensure compliance with customer requirements, standards, and quality controls
• Conduct supplier analysis evaluate potential suppliers, and with minimal supervision coordinate the overall supplier qualification process.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support overall business goals and provide the Company with a competitive advantage
• Perform supplier performance QBR's in accordance with customer standards for quality, delivery, service, and cost.
• Perform vendor management reviews to help maintain key supplier compliance requirements
• Maintain and update agreements -- review best strategies moving forward.
• Evaluate and recommend purchasing and sourcing decisions to management.
• Maintain preferred sources/suppliers within ERP software
• Assist in development, review, and maintenance of processes, procedures, and guidelines to improve those