Senior Procurement Specialist

Houston, TX
Full Time
Trade Compliance
Experienced

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and manages cradle to grave purchase order execution (i.e proposal stage through delivery and installation) including proposal support, purchasing, expediting, site support, etc.
• Reviews, negotiates, and implements contract terms and conditions with suppliers for the procurement of equipment (goods, services, and supplies) in favorable terms to ensure proper flow of project-specific contract terms between prime contact and supplier contract.
• Executes purchasing of equipment (goods, services, and supplies) which includes RFQ inquiry, bid tabulation, commercial evaluation, commercial negotiation including terms and conditions, and order placement. Has good knowledge of international requirements related to these commercial transactions with experience in finalizing logistical requirements to deliver equipment globally.
• Expedites purchase orders to monitor/manage vendor progress to ensure timely shipment of equipment/material to a project site in a safe and cost-efficient manner; including post-delivery purchase and site supports.
• Supports and manages all commercial aspects of PO/vendor management including terms and conditions, milestone payment, Change Order, back charges, LD, etc.
• Coordinates with QA/QC and Engineering to maintain and expand qualified vendors list globally.
• Coordinates with Project Management, Engineering, QC, Logistics, and other relevant departments to ensure proper execution of project/equipment delivery as per client/project requirements and specifications.
• Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks. Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. May direct resources, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Relies upon experience, interpersonal skills, and broad knowledge of the field to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree and 7+ years of relevant experience. Required to have requisite software skills related to the role such as SAP, MS Office, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and vendor long term partnerships at an international level
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate strong time management skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with general supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.
• Be able to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal/external stakeholders and contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of currency and commodity impacts on equipment pricing is required.

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