Strategic Procurement Specialist – A/P 3 (Energy)

Ampcus, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc in Houston invites an experienced Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead supplier negotiations, contract management and strategic sourcing for Aeroderivative Gas Turbine procurement. You will drive productivity, quality, and digitalization while collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

The role emphasizes developing and managing local, regional material strategies, mitigating procurement risks, and aligning terms with business requirements across multi-site contracts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within a complex, global environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or CIPS qualification.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and project management skills.
• Excellent Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with component manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement commodity strategies and define local and regional material strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Plan negotiations, define awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals while ensuring alignment with pooling opportunities.
• Negotiate local, regional, and multi-site contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Manage relationships with assigned suppliers, contribute to commodity strategies, and develop a preferred supplier list.
• Analyze market trends and leverage insights to optimize procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance, report key data, and encourage early supplier participation in cost-reduction initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks while implementing strategic measures.
• Ensure contractual terms align with business requirements by collaborating with strategic commodity management teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree or CIPS

Job description

Ampcus, Inc in Houston invites an experienced Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead supplier negotiations, contract management and strategic sourcing for Aeroderivative Gas Turbine procurement. You will drive productivity, quality, and digitalization while collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

The role emphasizes developing and managing local, regional material strategies, mitigating procurement risks, and aligning terms with business requirements across multi-site contracts