Supply Chain Administrator

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Supply Chain Administrator in Houston, TX to optimize supplier relationships and manage procurement processes. The role demands strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, as well as a commitment to compliance and efficiency in the supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience with industrial goods inventory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing functions including negotiating contracts and pricing.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on various criteria.
• Develop RFP processes in compliance with company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering

3+ years related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EHC is currently looking for a Supply Chain Administrator for a client in the south Houston, TX area.

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Administrator is responsible for overall implementation of the Supply Chain function of the Company. The Supply Chain Administrator maintains strong relationships with non-inventory suppliers and communicates supplier performance standards and expectations and works to optimize pricing and other terms with suppliers. This position plays a key role in supporting procurement, logistics, and supplier compliance efforts. This position is not a buyer or purchasing position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the purchasing functions of the Company such as negotiating contracts, pricing, and establishing agreements with suppliers.
• Leverage suppliers across multiple procurements to create cost savings and increase supplier efficiency and effectiveness.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production, capabilities, reputation and history.
• Develop and implement Request for Proposals (“RFP”) process in compliance with Company policies, including vetting of suppliers; prepare/issue RFP and evaluate supplier proposals to identify suppliers who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution, and purchasing levels.
• Assist in negotiating contracts and resolving disputes and in the development of Company templates.
• Ensure contract and compliance documentation complies with Company policy, is current, and properly maintained.
• Coordinate with staff and suppliers to ensure timely and accurate arrival of goods and services.
• Track and analyze current and historical market trends related to goods and services acquired by the Company.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related degree or 3+ years related work experience preferred.
• Adequate technical aptitude to understand goals, objectives and how they pertain to our products, customers and markets.
• Advanced analytic and technical skills to include tools such as Microsoft Excel (algorithms & pivot tables); experience in databases and related software is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse cross functional teams.
• Superior attention to detail and excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize.
• Experience with industrial goods inventory preferred.
• A positive attitude with the ability to cultivate and develop working relationships as a strong team player.