Finance, Accounting and Procurement - Procurement Specialist 2 Procurement Specialist 2 - HireTalent
Houston, TX 77060-0000
About the Job
Job Title: Finance, Accounting Procurement Specialist 2
Location: Houston, TX
Duration:8 months on W2
Summary:
The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or sub categories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.
Job Responsibilities:
" Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.
" Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
" Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
" Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
" Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
" Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
" Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.
Skills:
" Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
" Strong analytical and decision-making skills
" Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management
" Experience in procurement or purchasing
Education/Experience:
" Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
" 5-7 years experience
Years of experience required - They are seeking approximately 3-5 years of experience.
Degrees or certifications required - No
Disqualifiers Not having purchase agreement formation & creation background.
Best vs. average Best candidate would have experience with long-lead purchase experience
Performance indicators - Accountability, meeting deadlines, and follow ups. If they have a task and a date, they must be held accountable to get this completed before the deadline. Must be eager and comfortable with what they are doing
Top 3 Hard Skills:
Long-lead equipment Purchasing 3-5+ years
Commodities purchasing 3-5+ years
Procurement Reporting 3-5+ years
Location: Houston, TX
Duration:8 months on W2
Summary:
The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or sub categories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.
Job Responsibilities:
" Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.
" Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
" Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
" Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
" Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
" Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
" Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.
Skills:
" Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
" Strong analytical and decision-making skills
" Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management
" Experience in procurement or purchasing
Education/Experience:
" Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
" 5-7 years experience
Years of experience required - They are seeking approximately 3-5 years of experience.
Degrees or certifications required - No
Disqualifiers Not having purchase agreement formation & creation background.
Best vs. average Best candidate would have experience with long-lead purchase experience
Performance indicators - Accountability, meeting deadlines, and follow ups. If they have a task and a date, they must be held accountable to get this completed before the deadline. Must be eager and comfortable with what they are doing
Top 3 Hard Skills:
Long-lead equipment Purchasing 3-5+ years
Commodities purchasing 3-5+ years
Procurement Reporting 3-5+ years
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