Strategic Sourcing Leader: Cost, Quality & Supplier Value

Vallourec North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-paid Life Insurance & Short/..

401(k) with 4.5% company match (novest

Paid Parental Leave (including adopted

Paid vacation time

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

Vallourec North America is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support the South Region facilities with strategic sourcing of repairs, spare parts, calibration services, equipment leases, and related services. You’ll drive cost, quality, delivery, and service performance while aligning with purchasing policies.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiation strategies, RFQ assessments, and regional demand consolidation to maximize value and supplier performance across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of sourcing or purchasing experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management.
• Experience sourcing industrial services/materials (repairs, spare parts, calibration preferred).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed environment.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Commitment to compliance, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain commodity strategies with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to deliver cost savings, mitigate risks, and enhance competitiveness.
• Consolidate regional and North American demand to leverage economies of scale.
• Perform cost analysis (including make-or-buy decisions) and recommend value improvements.
• Manage supplier lifecycle: market analysis, qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor market trends to identify risks, opportunities, and innovation.
• Manage contracts end-to-end (drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance).
• Maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Represent sourcing on cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with EHS standards, ethical sourcing, and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiations

Contract management

Supplier performance management

ERP (SAP)

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vallourec North America is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to support the South Region facilities with strategic sourcing of repairs, spare parts, calibration services, equipment leases, and related services. You’ll drive cost, quality, delivery, and service performance while aligning with purchasing policies.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiation strategies, RFQ assessments, and regional demand consolidation to maximize value and supplier performance across North America.