Strategic Procurement Specialist

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance

401K plan

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

An energy services company based in Houston, TX is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to efficiently procure goods and services while managing vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, strong negotiation skills, and 3-5 years of purchasing experience. This role involves significant collaboration across functions and requires up to 50% travel for supplier visits. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or 3-5 years of progressive purchasing experience.
• Strong negotiation skills and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including domestic and international supplier visits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams to align procurement timelines with manufacturing needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead times, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers based on volume and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Decision making

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Ability to read engineered drawings

Technical competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

3-5 years of progressive purchasing experience

Job description

An energy services company based in Houston, TX is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to efficiently procure goods and services while managing vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, strong negotiation skills, and 3-5 years of purchasing experience. This role involves significant collaboration across functions and requires up to 50% travel for supplier visits. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical and retirement plans.