Strategic Procurement & Supplier Performance Lead

Motul Iberica SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motul Iberica SA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing, supplier relationships, and procurement processes that keep our supply chain running efficiently in Houston.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, drive cost and inventory performance, and deliver data-driven insights using SAP, Excel, and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Certifications such as CPSM, CPIM or CSCP are a plus.
• Experience with procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory, or data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement processes from PO creation to delivery and receipt.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, and Finance to ensure continuity.
• Analyze purchasing activity and KPI trends to drive improvements.
• Use SAP, Excel, and BI tools to report and improve visibility.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Certifications CPSM/CPIM/CSCP or equivalent are a plus

Training in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory or data analytics advantageous

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Asana or similar

Job description

Motul Iberica SA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing, supplier relationships, and procurement processes that keep our supply chain running efficiently in Houston.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, drive cost and inventory performance, and deliver data-driven insights using SAP, Excel, and BI tools.