Sr. Procurement Specialist

鴻海精密工業股份有限公司; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

鴻海精密工業股份有限公司 is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Office-based team in Houston, TX. You will lead local and international sourcing, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost-efficient contracts with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in procurement or vendor management, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in Mandarin. This role requires responsiveness to after-hours needs and flexibility for occasional long days in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office Apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in Mandarin due to interactions with Taiwan/China.
• Business negotiation and cost analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Local and international sourcing and vendor management.
• Lead contract negotiations for favorable pricing and terms.
• Oversee procurement operations from RFPs to purchase orders.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve issues.

Skills

MS Office

Mandarin

Business Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Education

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

Tools

E-procurement systems

Job description

• 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

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

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