Procurement Sourcing Specialist- Midland, TX

XRI Water; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

XRI Water in Midland, TX is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support procurement activities, including RFQ execution, bid analyses, and purchase-order administration in an office setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in procurement, strong Excel skills, ERP exposure (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite), and excellent communication to align suppliers with field operations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement, purchasing, or commercial sourcing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP software (SAP, Oracle; NetSuite & OpenInvoice a plus).
• Ability to interpret spend data, prepare basic financial reports, and compare vendor quotes.
• Strong written and verbal communication for negotiation and internal coordination.
• Flexibility to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify and evaluate supplier capabilities and pre‑qualification setup.
• Initiates, prepares, coordinates RFQs and proposal evaluations.
• Data entry and verification in the vendor management system.
• Sourcing analysis report construction and interpretation.
• Process vendor qualifications, master agreements, pricing logs, and communications.
• Interacts with suppliers to evaluate bids and secure total cost savings.
• Contact current and alternative suppliers to identify backup sources and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders to align supplier selections with field operational needs promptly and efficiently.
• Follow all HSE policies and supplier risk management procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Spend data interpretation

Negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

OpenInvoice

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist

Department: Procurement

Location: Midland, TX - In Office Position

Purpose

The Sourcing Specialist supports the Procurement Department by executing day-to-day purchasing activities to support the Operations, Engineering, and other related company development teams. This role focuses on executing routine quote requests, compiling bid comparison reports, assisting with coordination for vendor deliveries, managing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance. This is an in office position in the Midland, TX area.

Role/Responsibilities

• Verify and evaluate supplier capabilities and pre‑qualification set up
• Initiates, prepares, and coordinates Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and proposal evaluations
• Data entry and verification in the vendor management system
• Sourcing analysis report construction and interpretation
• Process vendor qualifications, master agreements, pricing logs, and strategic internal/external communications
• Interacts with suppliers to evaluate competitive bidding and secure total cost savings
• Contact current and alternative suppliers to identify backup sources and resolve recurring supply chain or cost discrepancies
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders to align supplier selections with field operational needs promptly and efficiently
• Follow all HSE policies and supplier risk management procedures
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement, purchasing, or commercial sourcing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data validation, formulas) and basic exposure to ERP software (SAP, Oracle, or dynamic asset tracking systems); NetSuite & OpenInvoice is a plus.
• Competency in interpreting spend data, constructing basic financial reports, and evaluating competing vendor quotes.
• Strong professional written and verbal skills for negotiating with external suppliers and coordinating with internal field operations.
• Must be flexible in a changing work environment, available to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Occasional reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

XRI is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.