Sr. Procurement Specialist

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead local and international sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations. The role requires managing procurement operations, supplier relations, and cost optimization in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years in procurement, strong negotiation and MS Office skills, and Mandarin language proficiency due to ties with Taiwan/China teams.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.
• Mandarin is highly preferred due to interactions with Taiwan/China suppliers.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel with Macro/Vlookup), Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Management: lead contract negotiations and manage lead times/ETAs.
• Negotiation & Cost Management: price negotiation and contract administration.
• Procurement Operations: manage solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) and requisition-to-pay processes; handle on-site issues.
• Reporting & Improvement: prepare summary reports and propose lean initiatives to shorten lead times.

Skills

MS Office

Mandarin preferred

Business Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

E-procurement systems

Job description

Summary

• Sporadic Purchases, Calls/Meetings, Tasks, Executions, etc.
• General Purchases
• Recognize, Handle, Rectify Issues that occurs within the UPD
• Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Development
• Collaborate with Local and Global (Mainly China) Team Efficiently

Working Conditions

• In Office-based role in a fast-paced environment
• Must respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projects
• May require long hours on certain days

II. Job Responsibilities and Activities

1. Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Management:

• Strategic Sourcing : Lead contract negotiations for favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Manage, track procured items, Lead Time, ETA/ETD
• Vendor management : Add, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve issues.

2. Negotiation & Cost Management:

• Price Negotiation: Research, identify, and select suppliers for complex/high-value goods and services.
• Contract Administration: Draft, review, and manage contracts, modifications, and compliance with policies.

3. Procurement Operations:

• Process Management: Oversee solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) using e-procurement systems and manage the entire requisition-to-pay cycle.
• Manage routine tasks: PO approval, payment processing, and document verification.
• Address on-site abnormal issues promptly.
• Submit documents to Accounting for local legal entity setup.

4. Reporting & Improvement:

• Prepare summary reports and update project status.
• Propose lean initiatives to shorten lead time (LT) and optimize processes.

IV. Description of Job Related Contacts (Internal and/or External)

Internal – All other teams, other service centers, and HQ / Corporate.

External - Customers and Vendors.

V. Position Qualifications and Requirements:

1.SPECIAL SKILLS (Computer training, quality training, special programs):

• Proficiency in MS Office Apps -Excel (Macro/Vlookup), Words, PowerPoint
• Fluent in Mandarin is highly preferred due to frequent interactions with suppliers and internal teams in Taiwan/China.
• Business Negotiation
• Cost Analysis

2. PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.

3. WORK EXPERIENCE (Years of experience in the industry and functional area):

• 5-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.
• Sourcing experience preferred & PM experience preferred