Sr. Procurement Specialist

Houston, TX
Full Time
Experienced
SUMMARY :                        
  • Sporadic Purchases, Calls/Meetings, Tasks, Executions, etc.                        
  • General Purchases                        
  • Recognize, Handle, Rectify Issues that occurs within the UPD                        
  • Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Development                        
  • Collaborate with Local and Global (Mainly China) Team Efficiently                                            
Working Conditions                        
  • In Office-based role in a fast-paced environment                        
  • Must respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projects 
  • May require long hours on certain days                                           
II.  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:                            
1. Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Management:                         
  • Strategic Sourcing : Lead contract negotiations for favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.            
  • Manage, track procured items, Lead Time, ETA/ETD                        
  • Vendor management : Add, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve issues.                        
2. Negotiation & Cost Management:                        
  • Price Negotiation: Research, identify, and select suppliers for complex/high-value goods and services.                  
  • Contract Administration: Draft, review, and manage contracts, modifications, and compliance with policies.                        
3. Procurement Operations:                         
  • Process Management: Oversee solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) using e-procurement systems and manage the entire requisition-to-pay cycle.                        
  • Manage routine tasks: PO approval, payment processing, and document verification.                       
  • Address on-site abnormal issues promptly.                        
  • Submit documents to Accounting for local legal entity setup.                        
4. Reporting & Improvement:                        
  • Prepare summary reports and update project status.                        
  • Propose lean initiatives to shorten lead time (LT) and optimize processes.  
IV. Description of Job Related Contacts (Internal and/or External)                        
     Internal – All other teams, other service centers, and HQ / Corporate.                        
     External - Customers and Vendors      
                 
V.  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:                        
    1.     SPECIAL SKILLS (Computer training, quality training, special programs):                          
  • Proficiency in MS Office Apps -Excel (Macro/Vlookup), Words, PowerPoint                        
  • Fluent in Mandarin is highly preferred due to frequent interactions with suppliers and internal teams in Taiwan/China.                        
  • Business Negotiation                        
  • Cost Analysis                        
     2. PREFERRED EDUCATION:                          
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.                        
     3. WORK EXPERIENCE (Years of experience in the industry and functional area):                          
  • 5-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.                        
  • Sourcing experience preferred & PM experience preferred                             
           
 
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