Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Powell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing, category analysis, and supplier relationships across business units. You will conduct market intelligence, build cost models, and lead supplier negotiations to maximize value for Powell.

The role requires 3+ years in sourcing/procurement and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Travel is occasional, with a 10-20% travel expectation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business/Technical discipline preferred
• 3+ years of professional experience in Sourcing, Supplier Management, or Procurement
• Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures
• Develops accurate and detailed sourcing analysis to deliver the best Supply Chain value to Powell
• Supports one or more related categories as directed by Category Management
• Monitors supply markets, conducts market intelligence, and develops supplier-sourcing strategies
• Assists in the implementation of supplier RFI/RFQ/RFP and uses financial models to evaluate materials and services
• Leads negotiation with Suppliers including cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives
• Contributes to planning and execution of improvement actions with suppliers and Powell divisions
• Ensures continued compliance of suppliers with Powell regulatory requirements and sourcing guidelines
• Participates in Supply Chain governance and performance management activities
• Implements Excel-based analysis with data retrieval from Oracle and Power Apps where applicable

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Procurement

Analytical

Communication

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Power Apps

Job description

The primary purpose of the Sourcing Specialist position is to provide skilled assistance in the strategic sourcing and supplier management of goods, equipment, or services. Interacts with customers and stakeholders in identifying categories of spend optimal for strategic sourcing. Posted position does not allow for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Implements strategic sourcing and category strategies in accordance with policies and procedures
• Develops accurate and detailed sourcing analysis in support of that deliver the best Supply Chain value to Powell
• Will support one or more related categories as directed by Category Management
• Monitors supply markets, conducts market intelligence, and utilizes information obtained to develop supplier-sourcing strategies
• Assists in the implementation of supplier RFI/RFQ/RFP and uses financial models such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Lease vs. Buy, and Economic Value Models to evaluate materials and services
• Leads negotiation with Suppliers including developing and executing cost reduction and cost avoidance strategies and initiatives
• Contributes to planning and execution of improvement actions with suppliers and Powell divisions
• Ensures continued compliance of suppliers with all Powell regulatory requirements and sourcing guidelines
• Participates in Supply Chain governance and performance management activities
• Implement Excel-based analysis with the ability to retrieve data from Oracle and other software systems and Power apps where applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business/Technical discipline preferred
• 3+ years of professional experience in Sourcing, Supplier Management, or Procurement
• Result-orientated, analytical, decisive, team and customer-oriented, strong communicator, and innovative.
• Certification as a Supply Chain Professional preferred

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment.
• Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.
• Some travel required (10-20%).

Physical Requirements

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Perceiving size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the fingertips.
• Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force up to 20 lbs.