Strategic Sourcing Team Lead - Direct Hire (Onsite: Houston, TX)

Halliburton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Team Lead to guide a small team through the sourcing process, delivering optimal supplier solutions and reducing total cost of ownership for internal customers in Houston, TX.

The role leads supplier negotiations, RF(x) processes, cost modeling, spend analysis, and global sourcing strategies for complex projects lasting 6–9 months, aiming to maximize value while aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; SAP knowledge and engineering/technical education preferred.
• A certification as a Supply Chain Professional is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years related experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, or project management.
• Strong strategic sourcing experience, technical-commercial aptitude, leadership skills, and ability to work with technical stakeholders.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and a small sourcing team to deliver optimal supplier solutions, reduce total cost of ownership, and implement global sourcing strategies for complex projects.
• Manage supplier negotiations, RF(x) processes, cost modeling, spend analysis, and sourcing programs exceeding $100M annually while driving value creation for the business.
• Analyze, develop and lead the implementation of the global sourcing strategy for designated projects usually lasting six to nine months.
• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership without compromising business strategy.
• Spend sourced annually for this role will typically be complex and comprise of 100+ million USD.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply Chain Professional Certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Strategic Sourcing Team Lead under broad direction, guides team through the strategic sourcing process to determine the optimum solution for internal customer needs based on market capabilities.

• Salary: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives and a small sourcing team to deliver optimal supplier solutions, reduce total cost of ownership, and implement global sourcing strategies for complex projects.
• This role manages supplier negotiations, RF(x) processes, cost modeling, spend analysis, and sourcing programs exceeding $100M annually while driving value creation for the business.
• Analyzes, develops and leads the implementation of the global sourcing strategy for designated projects usually lasting for six to nine months.
• The team lead will be responsible for the reduction of Total Cost of Ownership without compromising business strategy.
• Spend sourced annually for this role will typically be complex in nature and comprise of 100+ million (US dollars).
• Manages data analysis, cost modeling, and RF(x) development on spend for designated projects; leads the team through processes to conduct internal needs analysis; determines optimum supplier solutions; selects strategic suppliers and negotiates agreements.
• Develops and executes implementation plans to ensure the successful implementation of sourcing strategy.
• Job role contributes directly to value creation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required, with SAP knowledge and engineering or technical education preferred.
• A certification as a Supply Chain Professional is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years related experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, field operations and/or project management.
• Must have strong strategic sourcing experience, technical-commercial aptitude, leadership skills, and the ability to work with technical stakeholders.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge preferred.

Halliburton is an innovative leader in the oilfield services industry, providing products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy sector.

Since starting out over a hundred years ago, Halliburton’s path to success has been built on growth. Today, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 1500 new openings every year, our talent needs have never been greater.

That’s why Halliburton has partnered with Talent Solutions to meet their ongoing contingent staffing needs. If you want to grow your career alongside an industry leader thatis changing the world of energy, then we look forward to connecting with you inside our Halliburton Contingent Workforce Network – your gateway to meaningful work opportunities all in one place.

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