Houston: Senior Steel Sourcing Strategist

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) including company matching

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision

Flex Saving Account and Health Reimbur

Company-provided Term Life Insurance

Company-provided Short-term and long-

Paid Holidays

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Tube Supply in Houston, TX seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead replenishment, supplier negotiations, and ERP-based sourcing analytics. This full-time, on-site role focuses on optimizing procurement for steel, alloys, and bar products used in oil and gas applications.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in supply chain or procurement, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a results-driven mindset to improve cost, quality, and delivery. Travel to mills or vendors may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain preferred).
• 7+ years of Supply Chain or Procurement experience preferred, ideally in steel, metals or other industrial distribution sector.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and working with large data sets.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and pricing/cost data structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate cost data into clear guidance for sales.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for data accuracy and documentation.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify replenishment items, issue RFQs, evaluate offers, negotiate with suppliers, enter POs, track shipments, approve invoices
• Maintain logs for open POs, RFQs, supplier NCRs, and incoming vessels
• Strengthen relationships with key suppliers; support new supplier qualifications and onboarding
• Partner with buyers to complete supplier evaluations and quarterly scorecards on quality, on-time delivery, pricing, and responsiveness
• Maintain replacement costs across districts and publish updates
• Monitor market conditions affecting supply and cost (mill capacity, lead times, imports, tariffs) and report trends
• Track base price and surcharge movements for key suppliers; brief sales staff regularly
• Develop and maintain inventory classification to optimize stock and prevent stockouts
• Build and maintain sourcing reports and dashboards using Excel and ERP data
• Keep supplier documentation current: certifications, NDAs, letters of compliance, quality approvals
• Support ERP transition and train team members on the new system
• Be familiar with steel making processes and Tube Supply specs; work with metallurgist to revise internal specs
• Develop and propose continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Supply Chain processes
• Occasional travel to mills and vendors as requested
• Other responsibilities as requested by management

Skills

Supply chain experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Pricing data structures

Job description

Tube Supply in Houston, TX seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead replenishment, supplier negotiations, and ERP-based sourcing analytics. This full-time, on-site role focuses on optimizing procurement for steel, alloys, and bar products used in oil and gas applications.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in supply chain or procurement, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a results-driven mindset to improve cost, quality, and delivery. Travel to mills or vendors may be required.