Sourcing/Procurement Specialist (Engineering Commodities)

Infosoft, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosoft, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Sourcing/Procurement Specialist (Engineering Commodities) to drive strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations for the Aeroderivative Gas Turbine procurement team.

You will develop commodity strategies, manage contracts, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and global suppliers to ensure sustainable and cost-effective procurement for engineering commodities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree or CIPS qualification.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity management in a global environment.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and project management skills.
• Excellent Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with global supplier base and matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity strategies and regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Plan negotiations and prepare sourcing board approvals with pooling opportunities.
• Negotiate local, regional, or multi-site contracts including pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and develop a preferred supplier list.
• Analyze market trends and optimize procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost reduction through early participation.
• Identify procurement risks and implement strategic measures.
• Align contractual terms with business needs with commodity teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Excel

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CIPS qualification

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing/Procurement Specialist (Engineering Commodities)

Pay Rate: $52 - $55.85/HR

Duration: 12 months

Location: Houston, TX

We are looking for a Sourcing/Procurement Specialist (Engineering Commodities) within the Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team. You will play a key role in developing and running a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain. Your day will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. You will be responsible for supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing to ensure the procurement function contributes to affordable clean energy.

• Implement commodity strategies and define local/regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Plan negotiations, define awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals while ensuring alignment with pooling opportunities.
• Negotiate local, regional, or multi-site contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Manage relationships with assigned suppliers, contributing to the EcoSystem commodity strategy and developing a preferred supplier list.
• Analyze market trends and leverage insights to optimize procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance, report important data, and encourage early supplier participation in cost reduction efforts.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks while implementing strategic measures.
• Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business needs by collaborating with strategic commodity management teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or CIPS qualification
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within a complex, global environment.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and project management acumen.
• Outstanding Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity withcomponent manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organization.