CORP Sourcing Specialist IV

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist

Location: Hybrid with travel to Texas sites (30%) (ability to travel to TX plants)
Pay Rate: $46 $48/hour

Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

This role supports an operational procurement center responsible for managing purchase requests supplier engagement and sourcing activities. The Principal Sourcing Specialist handles complex purchasing and project-based initiatives while providing guidance and mentoring to procurement team members. The position works closely with strategic sourcing business stakeholders and suppliers to ensure efficient compliant and cost-effective procurement execution.

Key Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders with qualified suppliers and competitive pricing
Conduct supplier research RFQs RFPs and bid evaluations in compliance with procurement policies
Negotiate pricing contracts and terms; place and manage purchase orders
Collaborate with strategic sourcing agreements and sourcing opportunities
Engage suppliers on delivery performance invoicing and issue resolution
Support outage planning and project-based procurement activities
Monitor and report savings KPIs and procurement metrics
Maintain blanket agreements pricing accuracy and process compliance
Lead procurement process improvement initiatives and support enterprise-wide sourcing efforts
Mentor and coach procurement specialists while balancing team workload

Working Conditions

Combination of remote work open-office environments and power plant sites
Occasional overtime for project-based needs
Local travel up to 30%

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma
5 years of procurement experience
Strong negotiation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel Power BI)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Finance Engineering or related field
5 7 years of sourcing experience in generation retail or corporate spend categories
Experience with SAP
CPSM or similar supply management certification

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist Location: Hybrid with travel to Texas sites (30%) (ability to travel to TX plants) Pay Rate: $46 $48/hour Duration: 12 Months Role Overview This role supports an operational procurement center responsible for managing purchase requests supplier engagement and sourcin...