Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Enerflex Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) employer matching

Generous paid time off

Employee equity plan

Enerflex culture and values

Job summary

Enerflex Ltd. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive procurement for Engineered Systems and Major Projects. You will partner with project teams to identify cost savings, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years of procurement experience in EPC projects, strong SAP-MM/ERP skills, and the ability to work across time zones. This is a full-time on-site position in Houston with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP-MM) and procurement processes.
• Experience in EPC projects and global sourcing across time zones.
• Strong communication, organization and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies with project teams for defined commodities.
• Perform RFQ prep, vendor selection, negotiations and PO placement.
• Expedite suppliers to ensure timely delivery and support AVL maintenance.
• Provide vendor performance analysis and post-execution support.
• Produce Excel-based cost analyses and dashboards for project tracking.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, logistics and project management during execution.
• Support budget forecasting and procurement planning for proposals and applications teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or engineering

Tools

SAP-MM

Job description

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The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing of products and services essential for Engineered Systems and Major Projects team. You'll work along with other Purchasing Agents across various regions and will work under the direct supervision of Manager – Strategic Sourcing to help with procurement activities and vendor coordination for equipment's for major and minor commodities. In addition, the individual will be responsible for all phases of sourcing that require the skills necessary to identify cost saving opportunities, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate, generate contracts and ensure the material delivery on time to assure timely project fulfillment.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Procurement & Sourcing

• Work with Enerflex applications engineering, product engineering and project teams to develop sourcing strategies for commodities defined as per project scope
• Execute vendor identification, RFQ preparation, Negotiation, PO placement for outsourced commodities
• Expedite suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components for projects
• Support vendor performance evaluation and analysis post execution
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval processes
• Assist with maintaining and updating the Approved Vendors List (AVL) suppliers
• Execute the post PO activities of vendor coordination till delivery. Coordinate with other functions like engineering, quality, logistics, planners, project management during execution
• Coordinate equipment deliveries to align with project timelines
• Provide periodic status updates on equipment purchases to Project Managers and Engineers
• Identify risks based on analysis of vendor feedback and initiate mitigation measures involving project stakeholders

Analysis & Reporting

• Create and maintain Excel reports for Actual vs Budget cost analysis for the project
• Develop and maintain equipment bid tabs for vendor selection
• Update the procurement & expediting tracking reports for the project progress measurement
• Generate supplier performance dashboards tracking delivery, quality, and cost metrics
• Support budget planning and forecasting for proposal and application team

Purchase Order Management

• Coordinate with other buyers and production teams with proper purchase order closure procedures
• Coordinate packing slip verification and matching with purchase orders
• Support receiving team to ensure complete scope of delivery with documentation and discrepancy resolution
• Assist with invoice matching and accounts payable support for purchase order closure
• Perform other tasks assigned to support procurement operations along with supplier qualification efforts

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement principles
• Knowledge of procurement methods and procedures within an ERP system
• 6-8 years of experience with SAP-MM or similar ERP system
• Must have a professional attitude and be a team player
• Good communication, organization, interpersonal and time management skills
• Proven job diligence, dedication, and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) applications, with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work with various levels of staff and management, while working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with other employees and vendors
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards for major equipment
• Experience with purchase order management and receiving processes

Desired Education and Formal Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering or equivalent

Desired Experience:

• 5 years of applicable procurement experience in the EPC projects
• Experience with global sourcing and working across various time zones

Basic understanding of major equipment manufacturing processes (for packaged equipment's like pump/compressor/blower/fired equipment skids, vessels etc).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, our organization is unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship or the transfer of an existing visa to obtain or maintain work authorization in the United States.

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Physical Requirements

Fast-paced general office environment. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity. Domestic and international travel is possible on occasion.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

About Us:

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future.Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.
Enerflex places its coreValues of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Successinto action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.
We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

What Enerflex Offers You:

Full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee equity plan
• Fun office environment

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.