Job Description Trident Consulting is seeking a
" Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement " for one of our clients in "
Remote " A global leader in business and technology services.
Role: Procurement Specialist Location: Houston, TX Duration: 12+ Months Pay: $35 40/hr on W2 (Inclusive all) Description: Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in Oracle Review and validate requisitions (PORs) before PO creation Confirm supplier setup and availability in Oracle Navigate multiple Oracle screens to: Check PO history Review inventory and supply/demand data (view-only) Support planners with accurate status updates Support production meetings by preparing PO and part status outside of Oracle (typically in Excel) Manage Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs): Regular interaction with ~5 suppliers (out of ~9 total) Handle releases, expediting, and payment follow-up Support farm-out and repair activities, interacting with ~20 suppliers over short cycles Communicate with suppliers via email and calls (Teams) to: Request quotes (RFQs) Expedite materials Clarify requirements Maintain documentation for auditability and PO attachments Essential Requirements of the Role Ideal: Oracle OSCAR and/or Oracle PASCAL Hands on Buyer side use (not just exposure) Comfort navigating multiple modules/screens Acceptable: SAP or similar modern ERP only if the candidate can clearly articulate Buyer workflows and navigation logic Not sufficient :
Legacy systems Light ERP exposure Desirable Attributes Strong Buyer Mindset High Situational Awareness Organized Confident and professional communicator Detail Oriented Strong System Navigation ability Tools or Software Oracle Oscar and Oracle Pascal are MUST haves Strong Microsoft Excel skills Microsoft Outlook and Teams Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Sourcing) Show more