Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Specialist

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. in Houston is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to drive category strategy, cost optimization, and on‑time delivery of assigned products.

You will collaborate with Category Directors, Managers, and cross‑functional teams to balance cost of acquisition with cost of possession, and to improve processes using data analysis and Power BI. This role reports to the Director of Indirect Materials and requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in supply chain and ERP/MRP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field required.
• 3–5 years in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement and Supplier Management.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Run benchmark studies, analyze data, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Maintain vendor catalogs and pricing through the B2B e-procurement platform.
• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Track supplier strategies, spend, and cross-functional review and evaluation.
• Prepare and execute E-auctions for direct and indirect commodities.
• Help develop and enhance procurement processes and reporting capabilities.
• Contribute to TCO reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Develop data analysis and modeling to identify process gaps.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Supply Chain Preferred)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

JD Edwards ERP/MRP

Job description

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. in Houston is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to drive category strategy, cost optimization, and on‑time delivery of assigned products.

You will collaborate with Category Directors, Managers, and cross‑functional teams to balance cost of acquisition with cost of possession, and to improve processes using data analysis and Power BI. This role reports to the Director of Indirect Materials and requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in supply chain and ERP/MRP