MRO Sourcing Strategist

foxconnggroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

foxconnggroup is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Houston to develop category strategies, analyze spend, and support manufacturing supply continuity.

You will partner with procurement, operations, and finance to drive cost savings, execute RFQs/RFPs, and maintain supplier performance data. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in procurement, with travel 15-20% to supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing category strategies aligned with procurement and manufacturing objectives.
• Conduct spend analysis and market research to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support demand planning and data-driven decision-making.
• Support sourcing activities including RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, and bid evaluations.
• Assist in preparing negotiation materials and participate in supplier discussions.
• Help execute contracts and maintain procurement documentation.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and track performance metrics.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and compliance processes.
• Assist in resolving supply or delivery issues in coordination with operations.
• Track savings initiatives and procurement KPIs.
• Maintain accurate data in procurement systems and dashboards.
• Support reporting for category performance and supplier scorecards.
• Partner with operations, finance, engineering, and quality teams to support production needs.
• Travel required (15%-20%) for supplier engagement and site visits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement tools

Cost analysis

Job description

foxconnggroup is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Houston to develop category strategies, analyze spend, and support manufacturing supply continuity.

You will partner with procurement, operations, and finance to drive cost savings, execute RFQs/RFPs, and maintain supplier performance data. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in procurement, with travel 15-20% to supplier sites.