Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Construction Procurement

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. in Houston is seeking a Strategic Buyer or Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join its team.

The role focuses on data-driven purchasing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across multiple projects and business units. Ideal candidates bring analytical acumen, a commercial approach to purchasing, and a desire to grow into greater procurement responsibilities within a centralized sourcing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing, preferably in construction or related industries.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities are essential.
• Experience analyzing spend, costs and pricing trends with meaningful reporting.
• Exposure to RFQs, negotiations, and purchasing agreements to drive savings.
• Experience in centralized procurement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchasing data, supplier pricing, material costs, and spending trends to identify savings.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple projects and departments.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and improve purchasing value.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, prepare bid comparisons, and assist contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for consolidated purchasing and volume discounts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations to understand material needs.
• Support procurement processes from requisition to purchase order and tracking.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing, and procurement reports.
• Use Excel and procurement systems to develop reports for decision making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Procurement analytics

Supplier negotiations

Tools

ERP software

Job description

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. in Houston is seeking a Strategic Buyer or Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join its team.

The role focuses on data-driven purchasing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization across multiple projects and business units. Ideal candidates bring analytical acumen, a commercial approach to purchasing, and a desire to grow into greater procurement responsibilities within a centralized sourcing environment.