Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm is seeking a procurement professional to manage sourcing and purchasing activities in a fast-paced environment. The role involves placing and expediting purchase orders, supplier liaison, and maintaining records, with a strong focus on accuracy.

The candidate should have 3-5 years in sourcing and purchasing, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with SAP. Hybrid work model with in-office presence 2 days per week is expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Sourcing experience.
• 3-5 years Purchasing experience.
• Communication skills - written and verbal with high level individuals.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Communications (Preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a buyer or procurement role, preferably in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Placing purchase orders, expediting, and providing customer service functions.
• Compilation and maintenance of information and records to prepare Purchase Orders.
• Contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and maintain relationships.
• Reconciliation of payable discrepancies and customer problems.
• Research specifications of products not clearly identified.
• Enter and edit purchase orders and blanket order releases.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Communications

Tools

SAP

Job description

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm is seeking a procurement professional to manage sourcing and purchasing activities in a fast-paced environment. The role involves placing and expediting purchase orders, supplier liaison, and maintaining records, with a strong focus on accuracy.

The candidate should have 3-5 years in sourcing and purchasing, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with SAP. Hybrid work model with in-office presence 2 days per week is expected.