Sourcing Specialist

Trident Consulting; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting is seeking a Sourcing Specialist (Buying/Procurement) for a 12-month contract in Claremore, OK. The role pays $35-$40 per hour on W2 and involves PO management, supplier relationships, and ERP updates.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in a relevant field (or HS diploma with equivalent sourcing experience) and 4+ years in procurement, with SAP, Excel, and strong cross-functional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Sourcing/Procurement.
• 4+ years experience in Sourcing/Procurement.
• Experience with direct materials in manufacturing, including expediting and shortage management.

Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs.
• Manage supplier relationships for PO execution and delivery.
• Expedite POs and address shortages, communicating with stakeholders.
• Update ERP and support special projects involving POs and process improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or HS + equivalent sourcing experience

Tools

Excel

SAP (purchasing/MM)

Job description

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Sourcing Specialist (Buying/Procurement)” for one of our client in “Claremore, OK”. A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Description: Sourcing Specialist (Buying/Procurement)

Duration: 12 months contract

Pay Rate: $35 - 40/hour on W2.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Place and follow-up on POs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution.
• Manage problems and schedule changes.
• Expedite POs and support chasing shortages on parts, proactively communicating shortages and driving solutions for them.
• Update ERP. Support special projects with managing POs, process improvement, and supply continuity.
• Handles communication with colleagues and the business on order status, shortages, and supplier delivery performance.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with equivalent experience in Sourcing).
• 4+ years experience Sourcing/Procurement
• Experience with direct materials in a manufacturing environment, including in expediting and shortage management.
• Proficient in Excel.
• SAP experience (purchasing/MM) strongly preferred.
• Very comfortable communicating cross functionally.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Outside processing experience a plus.

Managing Supplier Delays and Material Shortages

• Identifying potential shortages before they impact production.
• Expediting open POs and driving suppliers to meet commitments.
• Developing contingency plans when suppliers miss delivery dates.

Balancing Multiple Priorities in a Fast-Paced Environment

• Managing a high volume of purchase orders while supporting special projects.
• Responding to schedule changes, urgent requests, and escalation issues.
• Maintaining ERP accuracy while handling daily operational demands.

Influencing Cross-Functional Stakeholders without Direct Authority

• Coordinating with suppliers, manufacturing, planning, logistics, engineering, and sourcing teams.
• Communicating supply risks and gaining alignment on mitigation plans.
• Managing stakeholder expectations when shortages or delays occur.

About Trident Consulting

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.