What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Specialist position at CDI Engineering Services?
Overview:
“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.
CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.
Position Summary:
Woodlands, TX
5-8 work schedule
Hybrid flex
Long term assignment
Our Client is currently looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement Team in The Woodlands, TX. The primary responsibilities of this role will center around the functional and tactical responsibilities related to the key olefin, NGL and raw materials. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will be supporting multiple manufacturing sites, supply chains and business teams. The candidate will ensure sourcing activities are synchronized with the various supply chain and plant contacts to meet the current and longer-term production plans. The key focus of this role will be to manage the purchase orders for the Direct Procurement Team. It will require the individual to have excellent cross functional relationships with your internal business partners, as well as external suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Timely and accurate creation of all purchase orders.
Ensure all materials are obtained from approved suppliers and meet existing quality/performance standards.
Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders and communicating to all internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and maintain close lines of communications with suppliers, manufacturing sites, and the various supply chains regarding the expected delivery dates.
Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders.
Work closely with Accounts Payable Team and the Vendor Master/Invoice Resolution focal points to quickly resolve invoice and credit issues.
Demonstrate expertise with SAP and other tools for planning and analysis.
Work with internal Environmental, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance departments to track and mitigate supplier nonconformance issues.
Qualifications:
SAP and MSO required.
Knowledge of purchase orders, invoices, reconciliation. 5-10 years' experience preferred, 3-5 years' experience required.
Understanding the need to develop contacts at the sites for all the products to help facilitate goods receipts in SAP.
Experience/knowledge related to a chemical purchasing and or supply chain a plus.
Education Requirements:
Four-year college degree in business, accounting, or engineering.
EEO Statement:
CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.
Fraud Alert:
Please be aware that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers being made in the name of CDI by unauthorized individuals or organizations. We want to make it clear that CDI will never ask for any type of payment information during our interview process. Additionally, please note that all email communications from CDI will only come from our business email addresses, which end in '@cdicorp.com'. If you receive any suspicious job-related emails from any other domain, please do not respond to them and disregard any requests for personal or financial information. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job offer or communication, please contact us through our website at www.cdiengineeringsolutions.com
“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.
CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.
Position Summary:
Woodlands, TX
5-8 work schedule
Hybrid flex
Long term assignment
Our Client is currently looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement Team in The Woodlands, TX. The primary responsibilities of this role will center around the functional and tactical responsibilities related to the key olefin, NGL and raw materials. As a Sourcing Specialist, you will be supporting multiple manufacturing sites, supply chains and business teams. The candidate will ensure sourcing activities are synchronized with the various supply chain and plant contacts to meet the current and longer-term production plans. The key focus of this role will be to manage the purchase orders for the Direct Procurement Team. It will require the individual to have excellent cross functional relationships with your internal business partners, as well as external suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Timely and accurate creation of all purchase orders.
Ensure all materials are obtained from approved suppliers and meet existing quality/performance standards.
Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders and communicating to all internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and maintain close lines of communications with suppliers, manufacturing sites, and the various supply chains regarding the expected delivery dates.
Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders.
Work closely with Accounts Payable Team and the Vendor Master/Invoice Resolution focal points to quickly resolve invoice and credit issues.
Demonstrate expertise with SAP and other tools for planning and analysis.
Work with internal Environmental, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance departments to track and mitigate supplier nonconformance issues.
Qualifications:
SAP and MSO required.
Knowledge of purchase orders, invoices, reconciliation. 5-10 years' experience preferred, 3-5 years' experience required.
Understanding the need to develop contacts at the sites for all the products to help facilitate goods receipts in SAP.
Experience/knowledge related to a chemical purchasing and or supply chain a plus.
Education Requirements:
Four-year college degree in business, accounting, or engineering.
EEO Statement:
CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.
Fraud Alert:
Please be aware that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers being made in the name of CDI by unauthorized individuals or organizations. We want to make it clear that CDI will never ask for any type of payment information during our interview process. Additionally, please note that all email communications from CDI will only come from our business email addresses, which end in '@cdicorp.com'. If you receive any suspicious job-related emails from any other domain, please do not respond to them and disregard any requests for personal or financial information. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job offer or communication, please contact us through our website at www.cdiengineeringsolutions.com
