Procurement Specialist 585

Job Title : Procurement Specialist

Location : Houston TX USA 77032

Description:
Under direct supervision, issues purchase orders in response to material requirements established by manufacturing, field operations, technology, or project management. Complies with and executes Category Management strategy in accordance with policies and procedures. Expedites, de- expedites and issues change orders to meet manufacturing, field plant or project demands. Analyzes and resolves basic Goods Receipt and Invoice Receipt issues (GRIR) with assistance as needed. Assists in creating request for quotations (RFQ) and organizing competitive biddings from various suppliers to obtain the best quality, delivery, and price for goods and services. Assists in assessing supplier performance. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations. Completion of an undergraduate degree in a technical, business, or similar discipline required. SAP Purchase to Pay knowledge desirable.

What are the top 3-5 skills: needed to perform this role?

1. SAP and procurement experience (Req’s and PO’s)
2. Risk management and analysis
3. Negotiation
4. Cost management and analysis

What are the top 3-5 soft skills/personality traits needed to perform this role

1. Communication skills
2. Willingness to learn
3. Organized
4. Dependable
5. Teamwork, Please list any required certifications (i.e. SafeLand, H2S, forklift, etc.) needed for this position.

• CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, CSCM are a plus Machinery/tools used: Some warehousing tools as necessary.