Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Socket.dev; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Brookshire, TX is seeking a procurement professional to source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets. You will work with internal teams to mitigate supplier risks and drive performance across the supply base.

The role requires 2 years of purchasing experience in an industrial or commercial environment, strong data and Excel skills, and the ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally. On-site role in Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent via education and/or work experience.
• 2 years of purchasing experience in an industrial or commercial environment.
• 1 year of experience sourcing new suppliers.
• Proven continuous improvement in responsibilities.
• Proven relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal/external contacts.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook, and ERP.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal cost, quality, and service.
• Research new equipment suppliers using the company’s quality system.
• Identify and develop new suppliers to support global needs and lower costs.
• Negotiate with suppliers for lower material costs and on-time delivery.
• Gather data to manage supplier performance and report to manager.
• Coordinate term negotiations including payment terms and other financial terms.
• Provide risk assessments and abatement plans to meet budgets and schedules.
• Track non-conformance, cost of quality, and supplier recovery activities.
• Generate ERP buyer’s reports identifying requisitions and priorities.
• Coordinate with management to update engineers on delivery schedules.
• Organize supplier meetings to discuss technology and products.
• Obtain competitive quotes for equipment and material requisitions.
• Resolve PO and invoice discrepancies with finance and suppliers.
• Initiate new supplier setup documentation.
• Notify finance of new ship-to locations.
• Assist in processing requisitions and routing to Purchasing Specialist.
• Provide timely updates on subcontractor performance and market trends.
• Ensure POs issued with correct terms to minimize cost and liability.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Excel

ERP system usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Oracle

ERP

Job description

Socket.dev in Brookshire, TX is seeking a procurement professional to source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets. You will work with internal teams to mitigate supplier risks and drive performance across the supply base.

The role requires 2 years of purchasing experience in an industrial or commercial environment, strong data and Excel skills, and the ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally. On-site role in Texas.