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Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist to work within their facilities located in Houston, TX, for an initial 12-month assignment.
Job Responsibility
Performs in-depth analysis of category performance and market trends to inform sourcing strategies
Enhances organizational value by recommending improvements and supporting cross-functional collaboration on category initiatives
Supports development and implementation of robust supply chain strategies and objectives for the business, specifically focused on the IT category
Works collaboratively within the procurement team and with key business stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procurement strategies
Supports procurement related IT-specific oversight activities in support of large-scale engineering/procurement/construction (EPC) projects, capital projects, operations, and project development for Sempra Infrastructure
Leads complex RFx events and major contract negotiations for capital projects and IT-related spend
Develops and executes sourcing strategies in partnership with key stakeholders, driving cost optimization and challenging technical, commercial, and operational practices to deliver best value
Identifies and mitigates supply and contractual risks in collaboration with Legal, Insurance, Cyber, and other cross-functional teams
Ensures adherence to company Business Conduct policies, HSSE standards, and safety-first principles throughout the procurement lifecycle
Serves as the IT Supply Chain SME, strengthening supplier relationships and ensuring contract compliance
Drives continuous improvement in procurement strategies, processes, and systems across purchasing, contracting, warehousing, parts, storage, and surplus management
Conducts and documents market research and supplier financial risk assessments to evaluate vendor viability
Identifies and mitigates risks related to supply availability, cost fluctuations, and service or product quality
Maintains strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to support alignment between sourcing activities and business initiatives
Monitors market trends and potential partner risks to ensure strategies remain aligned with organizational goals and evolving best practices
Promotes and upholds compliance with organizational policies throughout the entire purchasing and contracting process
Reviews sourcing activities and agreements to ensure they meet internal standards and regulatory requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Typically requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain preferred
Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience
Experience in strategic sourcing, category management and supplier management
Proven experience in conducting Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) process and negotiations required
Experience in IT procurement (Software licenses, Hardware, IT-Consulting, Managed Services, SaaS) preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred
Certified Supply Management (CSM) preferred
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSD) preferred
Certified Professional in Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred
Nice to have
Experience in IT procurement (Software licenses, Hardware, IT-Consulting, Managed Services, SaaS)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Certified Supply Management (CSM)
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSD)
Certified Professional in Inventory Management (CPIM)