Strategic Sourcing Specialist - MRO & Contracts

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for a client in the Houston area. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, collaborates with internal stakeholders, and drives value through supplier and category management.

Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing RFQs/RFPs, and negotiating contracts to optimize costs across MRO and industrial categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Oil & gas or industrial sector experience preferred.
• Experience with RFQs/RFPs and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories.
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments for cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare, issue, and manage RFQs and RFPs.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Analyze spend data and develop strategic sourcing plans.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report procurement performance metrics.
• Support additional procurement and supply chain initiatives.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFQ/RFP management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

ERP systems (Oracle/ED/Glovia)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

JD Edwards

Glovia ERP

Job description

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist for a client in the Houston area. This role leads strategic sourcing initiatives, collaborates with internal stakeholders, and drives value through supplier and category management.

Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing RFQs/RFPs, and negotiating contracts to optimize costs across MRO and industrial categories.