Strategic Procurement Specialist RFx & Cost Savings

Crane Worldwide Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan

PTO 17 days/year

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics in Houston, TX is seeking a procurement professional to manage RFQs/RFPs, evaluate supplier quotations, and optimize purchasing processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate pricing, terms, and delivery, while expediting orders to meet timelines.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship development, spend analytics, and cost-reduction initiatives through competitive bidding and negotiation, in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, logistics, finance, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or 3PL environment preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar P2P platforms).

Responsibilities

• Issue RFQs/RFPs for assigned categories and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Ensure accuracy of pricing, delivery terms, and specifications.
• Expedite orders to meet operational timelines.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and delivery issues.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through competitive bidding and negotiation.
• Conduct price benchmarking and total cost analysis.
• Partner with operations teams to understand material/service requirements.
• Analyze spend data to identify trends and sourcing opportunities.
• Track market trends, supply risks, and cost drivers to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Support inventory management efforts to prevent shortages or excess stock.

Skills

FQ/RFP development and evaluation

Purchase-to-pay process management

Spend analysis and cost modeling

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Interpersonal communication

Team work and adaptability

Time management and organization

Initiative and adaptability

Education

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

Professional certification may be required

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa)

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics in Houston, TX is seeking a procurement professional to manage RFQs/RFPs, evaluate supplier quotations, and optimize purchasing processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate pricing, terms, and delivery, while expediting orders to meet timelines.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship development, spend analytics, and cost-reduction initiatives through competitive bidding and negotiation, in a fast-paced logistics environment.