FLSA Status: ExemptDepartment: Supply ChainReports To: Sourcing Manager
Position Summary
Supports strategic sourcing through supplier research, competitive bidding, commercial analysis, negotiations, and market intelligence. Focuses on supplier selection and commercial optimization before purchasing execution.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct supplier market research and identify qualified suppliers.
Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs.
Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership.
Develop bid evaluations and award recommendations.
Support supplier qualification and preferred supplier programs.
Assist with negotiation of pricing, rebates, terms and blanket agreements.
Monitor commodity markets and supplier risks.
Transition awarded suppliers to Purchasing for execution.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Cost Savings
Cost Avoidance
Spend Under Contract
Preferred Supplier Utilization
RFQ Cycle Time
Supplier Response Rate
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree preferred.
3–5 years relevant experience.
ERP/Procurement system experience.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bid Analysisunmatched
Biddingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
Competitive Researchunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Market Researchunmatched
Market Trackingunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Total Cost of Ownershipunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
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