Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

Adecco US, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Adecco is assisting a major client in Houston, TX to hire a Procurement Specialist for a contract role with weekly pay. You will develop and run sustainable supply chain strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts to support affordable clean energy.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and data-driven procurement, requiring strong Excel, communication, and negotiation skills. Houston-based and full-time on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree or CIPS qualified.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management in a global environment.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and project management acumen.
• Outstanding Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement commodity strategies and define local/regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities.
• Plan negotiations, define awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals.
• Negotiate local, regional, or multi-site contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
• Manage relationships with assigned suppliers, contributing to the EcoSystem commodity strategy and developing a preferred supplier list.
• Analyze market trends and leverage insights to optimize procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance, report important data, and encourage early supplier participation in cost reduction efforts.
• Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business needs by collaborating with strategic commodity management teams.

Skills

Excel skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Global suppliers

Education

Bachelor's/Master's or CIPS

Job description

Adecco is assisting a major client in Houston, TX to hire a Procurement Specialist for a contract role with weekly pay. You will develop and run sustainable supply chain strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts to support affordable clean energy.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and data-driven procurement, requiring strong Excel, communication, and negotiation skills. Houston-based and full-time on-site.