Strategic Sourcing Leader: Cost Optimization & Vendors

Comfort Systems USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Houston to lead our sourcing operations, optimize procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while ensuring timely, high-quality acquisitions of goods and services.

The role will lead a procurement team, conduct market research, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and leverage data analytics to benchmark performance and improve supplier performance across manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing and category management experience.
• Strong cost analysis and financial interpretation skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to interpret market trends and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and category management strategies.
• Analyze procurement costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenditure.
• Negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms with suppliers and vendors.
• Review and manage supplier contracts for feasibility and compliance.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct market research to identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, benchmarking, and risk assessments.
• Lead and develop the procurement team to ensure high performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Vendor management

Risk & cost optimization

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Comfort Systems USA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Houston to lead our sourcing operations, optimize procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost reductions while ensuring timely, high-quality acquisitions of goods and services.

The role will lead a procurement team, conduct market research, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and leverage data analytics to benchmark performance and improve supplier performance across manufacturing environments.