Senior Procurement Specialist – Industrial & Energy Components

Ecotal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A growing energy firm in Austin, Texas is seeking a hands-on Senior Procurement Specialist to be the first dedicated procurement hire. This role will shape the supply chain strategy and involve daily cold calling to onboard suppliers, both globally and domestically. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end procurement for industrial components and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years' experience in procurement, particularly in the industrial or energy sectors, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in industrial, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience in cold-calling and onboarding suppliers, both domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge of industrial components, mechanical/electrical assemblies, or energy project materials.

Responsibilities

• Build procurement processes from scratch as the first procurement specialist on the team.
• Proactively source and onboard new suppliers daily.
• Manage end-to-end procurement for high-value industrial components.

Skills

Cold calling and onboarding suppliers

Negotiating contracts

Understanding of industrial components

ERP systems proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Procurement Specialist to be the first dedicated procurement hire on a fast‑growing energy/industrial team. This is a high‑impact role that will directly shape the supply chain strategy, sourcing critical industrial and energy components for innovative projects.

This role is extremely proactive, requiring daily cold calling and outreach to new suppliers, globally and domestically, to identify and onboard the best sources. You will collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and finance teams to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost‑effective procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build procurement processes from scratch as the first procurement specialist on the team.
• Proactively source and onboard new suppliers daily through cold calls, emails, and networking.
• Manage end‑to‑end procurement for complex, high‑value industrial, electrical, and mechanical components.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and service terms with suppliers, ensuring compliance and alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to understand technical specifications and project requirements.
• Implement procurement tracking, ERP management, and reporting systems to monitor spend, supplier performance, and delivery timelines.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, assess risk, and make recommendations for sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain long‑term supplier relationships, ensuring reliability, quality, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in industrial, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience in cold‑calling and onboarding suppliers, both domestically and internationally.
• Strong knowledge of industrial components, mechanical/electrical assemblies, or energy project materials.
• Experience negotiating contracts, agreements, and purchase terms.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar), MS Office, and procurement reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, start‑up environment, able to build processes from scratch.

Why This Role is Exciting:

• Opportunity to define procurement strategy for a high‑growth industrial/energy team.
• Work on cutting‑edge technology projects with significant impact.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth in a dynamic and innovative environment.