Sr. Procurement Specialist (A Group UPD)-Houston,TX

Houston, TX
Full Time
Experienced

Purpose of the position

  1. Sporadic Construction 
  2. General Affairs Purchase
  3. Abnormal Issue Handling for Incoming Materials
  4. Local Sourcing & Vendor Development
  5. Collaborate with Local Team Efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Local Sourcing & Vendor Management:
  • Conduct local sourcing for factory setup demands, including on-site audits.
  • Develop and manage suppliers (ETD/ETA performance tracking).
  • Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
2. Negotiation & Cost Management:
  • Perform cost analysis, price negotiations, and contract management.
  • Mitigate procurement risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
3. Procurement Operations:   
  • Manage routine tasks: PO placement, payment processing, and document verification.
  • Address on-site abnormal issues promptly.
  • Submit documents to CM/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.

Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's Degree
3-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.
Sourcing experience preferred

Supervision
Reports to Site Manager

Working Conditions
Office-based role in a fast-paced environment
Must respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projects

Updated: July 2025

Skills
Proficiency in Office Apps (Excel/PowerPoint)
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred due to frequent interactions with suppliers and internal teams in Taiwan/China.
Business Negotiation
Cost Analysi

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