Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Aquent (United States); Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization to fill a Sourcing Specialist role in Houston, TX. You will manage complex RFQs, negotiate favorable pricing and terms, and ensure a steady flow of goods and services through robust vendor partnerships. Your work will directly impact cost efficiency and procurement excellence.

This role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement across the supply chain in a dynamic enterprise environment.

Qualifikationen

• Proven negotiation and customer-service skills with a track record of favorable outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Gather information from sales and internal customers to develop precise RFQ specifications.
• Lead bid solicitations and evaluate proposals for best pricing and overall value.
• Procure finished goods and services for resale through vendor networks; identify new sources.
• Recommend substitutions and solutions to drive cost savings, quality, or delivery improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve shipping discrepancies, backorders, or overstock issues.
• Develop and qualify new sources and vendors; negotiate optimal pricing and delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor catalogs and price schedules for procurement decisions.
• Monitor market trends and product developments; share insights with internal teams.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Vendor relations

Pricing analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Aquent is partnering with a leading organization to fill a Sourcing Specialist role in Houston, TX. You will manage complex RFQs, negotiate favorable pricing and terms, and ensure a steady flow of goods and services through robust vendor partnerships. Your work will directly impact cost efficiency and procurement excellence.

This role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement across the supply chain in a dynamic enterprise environment.