Supply Chain Specialist II/III

Williams-Sonoma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist II-III in Houston to support procurement processes, build internal customer and vendor relationships, and meet business needs. The role involves coordinating between internal teams, suppliers, and engineering projects, ensuring material planning and timely delivery.

Applicants should have a High School diploma plus four years of procurement experience; higher degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or GED with at least four years of procurement experience.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Engineering or technical field.
• Preferred: Six years' experience purchasing materials and equipment for engineering, construction, energy, or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs multifaceted tasks and projects of moderate complexity requiring standard techniques and procedures.
• Supports procurement processes.
• Handles requisition traffic and procures materials/equipment per purchasing policies and procedures.
• Coordinates communication between internal customers and vendors.
• Facilitates resolution of disputes and claims.
• Supervises inspections, expediting and logistics support.
• Analyzes market conditions and identifies opportunities to initiate competitive bids.
• Partners with engineering firms and project teams to support material planning and project execution.
• Manages multiple purchasing activities across concurrent projects.
• Monitors PO status and addresses supply/delivery issues.
• Maintains procurement data and purchasing records in Oracle and related systems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associate's/Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Engineering or technical field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Supply Chain Specialist II-III, you will apply fundamental judgment and evaluation to support our procurement processes while you build and maintain internal customer and vendor relationships to meet the business need!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs multifaceted tasks and projects of moderate complexity requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Supports procurement processes
• Handles requisition traffic and procures quality materials/equipment in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures
• Coordinates communication between internal customers and vendors
• Facilitates the resolution of disputes and claims
• Supervises required inspections, expediting and logistics support
• Analyzes and reports on market conditions and identifies competitive opportunities to initiate competitive bid process; coordinates and facilitates pre-competitive meetings and provides input to bid awards
• Partners with engineering firms and project teams to support material planning and project execution
• Manages multiple purchasing activities and priorities across concurrent projects
• Monitors purchase order status and proactively addresses potential supply or delivery issues
• Maintains accurate procurement data and purchasing records within Oracle and related systems
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School diploma/GED and a minimum four (4) years' experience
• Preferred: Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or a technical field
• Preferred: Six (6) years' experience purchasing materials and equipment for engineering, construction, energy, or industrial projects

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Experience purchasing materials and equipment in support of capital projects, engineering, construction, or energy-related operations
• Preferred: Experience working directly with engineering, project management, and field operations teams in a collaborative environment
• Preferred: Experience working with Oracle or similar ERP systems for purchasing and supplier management

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world's energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe-all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper.

Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what's next.

Here's a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies .

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.