Sourcing Specialist Lead
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Responsibilities
Lead the sourcing strategy for metal components and steel category across the Western Hemisphere (NAM-LAM), with a primary focus on the U.S.
The role is responsible for developing suppliers, optimizing cost, and mitigating risks, while ensuring high quality, compliance, and on-time supply to support manufacturing locations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies for machining, forgings, castings, and raw metals (carbon steel, stainless, nickel alloys, etc.).
Drive supplier rationalization and development in best-cost countries.
Lead negotiations, cost reduction projects, and long-term supplier agreements.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to qualify new suppliers and support product transfers (FAI, PPAP, etc.).
Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring capacity, quality, and delivery performance.
Analyze cost structures, total cost of ownership (TCO), and market trends (raw material indexes, tariffs, freight).
Support make-vs-buy and outsourcing decisions through full TCO and value chain analysis.
Drive compliance with HSE, ethics, and supplier quality standards.
Ensure supplier adherence to industry quality and documentation standards, including API, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
Experience & Qualifications
10+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience in Oil & Gas / Energy / Industrial manufacturing, with a strong focus on machined and fabricated components.
Proven experience managing global supplier bases across regions (U.S., EU, Middle East, India, China, SE Asia).
Strong understanding of machining, metal forming, heat treatment, coatings, and welding processes.
Solid knowledge of industry quality standards (e.g., API, ISO 9001, AS9100) and supplier quality systems.
Skilled in commercial negotiations, cost breakdowns, and TCO analysis.
Experience with FAI, PPAP, supplier audits, and qualification processes.
Comfortable working in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle / JDE preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).
Ability to travel up to 25% annually
Key Skills
Strong spend analysis and cost modeling skills - able to interpret complex cost drivers, build “should-cost” and TCO models, and identify savings opportunities.
Advanced Excel user - skilled in pivot tables, lookups, dashboards, and data visualization for sourcing analytics and supplier performance tracking.
Strategic sourcing and supplier management (metals, machining, forgings, and fabrications).
Strong understanding of supplier quality assurance, including FAI, PPAP, and MTR (Material Test Reports).
Commercial negotiation and supplier development expertise.
Project management and cross-functional collaboration.
Data-driven decision-making and clear presentation of insights to leadership.
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Auto-ApplyBrand Sourcing Specialist
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
As one of the world's largest food-grade logistics companies, McLane Global relies on the efficiency of its fulfillment centers. We consider all our warehouses to be systematic and operate with a customer-centric mentality. To deliver on our promise to customers, we rely on exceptionally talented, bright, and committed people. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.
The Brand Sourcing Specialist at McLane Global supports the identification and evaluation of U.S. branded consumer products for distribution in international markets. This role assists with supplier research, basic negotiations, and onboarding activities to ensure products meet company requirements for quality, pricing, and compliance. The position requires consistent follow-up, organization, and communication with suppliers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and research U.S. branded consumer products suitable for international distribution.
Monitor established and emerging brands, market trends, and potential new product opportunities.
Evaluate potential suppliers for product quality, reliability, and commercial suitability.
Support the onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring required documents and compliance materials are collected.
Assist in negotiating pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times with brand owners, distributors, and wholesalers.
Maintain accurate sourcing records, cost sheets, and supplier communication logs.
Conduct basic analysis of market trends, consumer demand, and competitor assortments.
Prepare product recommendations based on data, cost analysis, and category needs.
Requirements
AAS degree required; Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
1-3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or category/brand support roles (consumer goods experience preferred).
Basic understanding of supply chain principles, including supply/demand and pricing fundamentals.
Familiarity with Incoterms and international shipping concepts.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage supplier follow-ups.
Basic analytical skills and ability to interpret product and pricing data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or sourcing platforms.
Understanding of consumer packaged goods (CPG) markets is an advantage.
Benefits
Competitive base compensation
Full Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision effective on the first day of employment
401(k) with Employer Match (quarterly enrollment)
Paid Holidays (no waiting period to receive holiday pay)
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days effective on first day of employment
All offers are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening
No company visa sponsorships
No phone call or walk in inquiries for this position, apply online to be considered
DISCLAIMER
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Furthermore, job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Auto-ApplySourcing Specialist (Electronic Components)
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Job Description
Microchip USA is a fast-growing tech distributor headquartered in Tampa, FL. We are a crucial supplier for some of the world's largest electronics manufacturers. We source and distribute high-end electronic components like semiconductors, integrated circuits, FPGAs, MCUs, and many others. This allows us to solve complex supply chain problems for our clients.
We are looking for a high-energy, motivated candidate to join our team. Our ideal candidate puts a high priority on their personal and professional development, is confident in their ability to be successful, and brings a positive attitude and strong work ethic to the office every day.
We are seeking a skilled Sourcing Specialist. The job is a critical role for our team; you will streamline efficiency and improve overall processes around sourcing electronic components. You will locate, evaluate, and develop vendors outside of our approved vendor list (AVL). Utilizing Microchip USA's core values of
Efficiency, Dedication
, and
Excellence
, you will be set up for success.
Responsibilities:
Conduct market research to ensure the company acquires the best quality electronic parts
Assess the quality, reliability, and production capacity of potential suppliers based on factors like quality certifications, delivery times, and cost structure
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure the best price, payment terms, and delivery schedules with a win-win mindset
Undertake contract management regarding complex procurement
Understand the supplier and internal politics to successfully influence the decision makers and achieve Microchip USA's and our client's needs
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
An understanding of Electronic Component sourcing
Experience in Supplier Management
An overall understanding of the Electronics Market and component types
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Strong communication and written skills
Integrity and discretion when handling internal/external company information
Strong influence management skills
Advanced leadership, delegation, team building, and mentoring skills
Outro:
This is a full-time position. The job is in-office, in-person only. Reliable transportation to the office is required. Our working hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at our office in Houston. We offer a benefits package that includes fully paid medical insurance, dental, and optional vision, a 401K, bonuses, 10 days of PTO annually, and 14 paid holidays.
Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Labor Services
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Who We Are
Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.
Hargrove's key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.
Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We're happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.
What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: This role manages sourcing for labor services - General maintenance, electrical maintenance.
Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead RFQ activities and supplier negotiations across North America
Develop and execute supplier agreements, extensions, and change orders
Drive cost reduction and report sourcing savings by category
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and reliability
Labor Contracts
Ideal Background
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
Experience: At least 5+ years experience sourcing on-site and/or embedded contractors - i.e. I&E, industrial cleaning, HVAC services & LDAR is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong negotiation skills (labor rates experience preferred)
Knowledge of 7-step sourcing process is required.
Clear, concise communication with stakeholders
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
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Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Auto-ApplySpecialist, Sourcing and Contracts - Services/Construction
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Venture Global LNG ("Venture Global") is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global's modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.
Responsibilities:
The Sourcing & Contracts Specialist - Services/Construction will partner with internal stakeholders in the Venture Global Projects, Operations and Pipeline teams to ensure the contracting for service and construction labor are addressed. In this individual contributor role, the Sourcing & Contract Specialist will develop sourcing and procurement strategies, generate requests for proposals, conduct bid events, negotiate and initiate agreements as needed to support project schedules and budgets. This position requires knowledge of the procurement function, familiarity with contracting concepts, practices and procurement strategies. The Sourcing & Contract Specialist must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions to find the best opportunity for Venture Global with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.
Additional job responsibilities include the following:
* Apply procurement/contracting strategies and advise on strategic direction to maximize value in support of business objectives.
* Apply supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented.
* Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required.
* Conduct pre-qualification activities, generate requests for proposal, issue Service Orders or author Task Orders for the purchase of services.
* Conduct pre-bid conferences, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and recommend awards aligned with business needs.
* Understand and be able to negotiate service/construction terms and conditions, define and document scopes of work, and evaluate pricing in agreements to protect the company from risks and liabilities.
* Collaborate and serve as a liaison with internal cross-function teams to ensure proper documentation, contract compliance and to integrate project specific requirements.
* Ensure internal reviews and approvals are received from key stakeholders for contract deviations that arise during negotiations.
* Draft, review, approve and negotiate a variety of contracts, contract amendments and contract extensions with the support of Contract Administration and Legal.
* Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.
* Apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to develop bid lists and bid packages.
* Provide stakeholders with recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative bid analysis.
* Assist internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships.
* Ensure all agreements and purchases follow all company policies and procedures and are compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
* Perform other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field.
* 3 years or more in a similar procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or construction projects with complex civil, structural and mechanical scopes.
* Excellent knowledge of sourcing, contracting and procurement processes.
* Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present key details and conclusions.
* Proficient with MS OfficeSuite, SAP and Coupa procurement and contract management systems is preferred.
* Interest in and comfort with being a part of a team environment with rapidly changing assignments and priorities.
* Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail.
* Ability to accurately prepare periodic procurement reports.
* Willing to report in office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work require.
* Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers is required.
* Periodic travel to sites in Louisiana and/or suppliers in various domestic and international locations will be required.
* May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.
* Legal experience desired.
* Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desired.
Work Hours: 9AM - 5PM, Mon - Friday (some overtime may be required)
Work Location: Houston, TX and/or Arlington, VA
Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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Auto-ApplySenior Manager, Indirect Procurement
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Quanex is looking for a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team. As a Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will be accountable to provide leadership and direction as it relates to all indirect procurement categories including MRO, travel, packaging, supplies, and services. Develops, recommends, and implements indirect procurement strategies and continuous improvement initiatives to create a robust and resilient indirect supply chain in alignment with the business growth and profitability goals.
We Offer You!
* Competitive Salary
* Bonus Potential
* 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
* 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
* Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
* Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
* Paid Time Off & Holidays
* Various Work Schedules
* Tuition support for degree and continuous education
* Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What's attractive about the Senior Manager, Procurement position?
* Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
* Collaborative and Team-Oriented environment
* Work within a fast-paced, caring, team-oriented environment
* Opportunity for advancement
What Success Looks Like:
* Take ownership of indirect spending categories including but not limited to MRO, travel, supplies, freight, packaging, and services to create supply strategies and cost saving initiatives.
* Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, identify and implement improvement opportunities.
* Implement and maintain indirect procurement best practices, policies, and procedures across the organization.
* Serve as the thought leader for indirect procurement aspects of risk mitigation, sustainability, technology, automation, and data analytics.
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for category and supplier performance and sourcing effectiveness.
* Develops and delivers reporting on vendor performance and initiates improvements.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, EHS, finance, corporate, and legal to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs.
* Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and geopolitical factors to anticipate and mitigate risks.
* Stay abreast of global trade regulations, tariffs, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence across all sourcing activities.
* Keep senior management team informed regularly about indirect sourcing activities, progress, and key developments.
* Create and sustain a culture of talent development, performance management and accountability.
* Proven track record of delivering significant indirect cost savings and process improvements.
* Direct spend management of over $200M related to indirect spend category.
* Working within a fast paced, complex, dynamic business environment
* Exceptional leadership and cross-functional team management experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.
* Maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
* Strong data analytic capabilities
* Use of indirect procurement tools such as eRFX, supplier portals, contract management, spend cubes, and artificial intelligence.
Your Credentials:
* 7+ years of progressive experience in indirect procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment and a minimum of five years in a leadership role
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field
* CSCP or CPSM certification preferred.
* Strong proficiency w/ MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* ERP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred.
The salary range for this position is $105K to $130K w/ bonus potential.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Senior Procurement Manager
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Job Description
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within Haldren and not with one of its clients. Based in Houston, this role leads the Purchasing agenda for Haldren in United States. The position sets priorities, builds governance, and ensures predictable delivery across teams and partners. Success depends on strong stakeholder management, clear metrics, and disciplined execution.
Key Responsibilities
• Set a clear strategy, operating model, and annual plan aligned to country priorities.
• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Define KPIs and cadence for reviews; report progress with actionable insights.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technology leaders to resolve blockers.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, including succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and external partners to meet targets and service levels.
Requirements • Proven ability to build strategy, translate it into execution plans, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including managing managers.
• Experience with budgeting, vendor management, and KPI-driven operating rhythms.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree is an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with senior internal partners.
Benefits • Salary: $150,000-$195,000
• Performance-linked bonus opportunity (role-dependent).
• Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development and internal mobility.
• Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.
• Open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements where role and local practice permit.
To learn more about Haldren, please see: ********************************
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Haldren considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Commitment to Diversity
A diverse workforce and inclusive culture are recognized as business strengths. Selection decisions are based on role-related qualifications, skills, and experience.
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Application data is processed for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and retained only as long as permitted by applicable data protection rules. Rights to access, correction, and deletion may apply depending on jurisdiction.
Pay Equity
Compensation is determined using role scope, experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Pay decisions are reviewed to reduce the risk of unjustified pay disparities.
Health and Safety
A safe working environment is maintained through risk assessment, training, and adherence to occupational health and safety requirements. Candidates may be asked to comply with local safety policies relevant to the role.
Pay Equity
Requests for pay information and accommodation are handled in line with local requirements. Where mandated, salary history is not requested, and pay transparency obligations are respected.
Compliance with Law
Employment is offered subject to verification of identity, right to work, and any lawful background checks. Terms and conditions follow applicable labor, tax, and immigration laws.
Purchasing Agent I/Purchasing Account Manager
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
The Purchasing Agent 1 will use discretion and independent judgment to negotiate pricing and rebate agreements with major suppliers and contractors, manage vendor/product improvements and changes, facilitate the set-up of new Company subdivisions, resolve disputes with suppliers and rectify vendor and product issues in the field, and establish pricing and costs for estimating. This position communicates frequently with the Vice President and Senior Vice President of Purchasing, construction personnel and other departments as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist in negotiating pricing and rebate agreements with major vendors/contractors; periodically adjust labor rates as necessary.
* Assist with special projects including vendor/product improvements and changes.
* Inform construction personnel regarding vendor and product issues and liaise with vendors as needed to resolve disputes; timely rectify issues as warranted.
* Establish pricing and costs to be used by the Estimating Department.
* Assist in the setup of all new subdivisions by inputting labor rates and vendor selections.
* Review pricing to ensure accuracy.
* Compare and evaluate market for new, potential contractors/vendors.
* Periodically perform other assigned duties including:
* Assist with annual contract and addendum updates.
* Assist in Purchasing changes with the Estimating Department.
* Perform field studies to ensure subcontractor/vendor compliance.
* Perform competition studies.
* Prepare memoranda on policy and material changes.
* Review Marketing materials such as Subdivision Feature Sheets and Homeowners Manuals.
* Participate in Department-wide projects and provide general support as needed.
Job Competencies
* Communication/Building Relationships
* Customer/Client Focus
* Problem Solving/Analysis
* Initiative
* Time Management
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred in Business or a Construction related field.
* Preferred 0-2 years of experience in purchasing, operations or estimating.
* Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of estimating and purchasing principles as well as residential construction practices and materials.
* Effective negotiating skills.
* Availability to travel as needed in Houston and other Texas markets.
* Demonstrated computer skills to include experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
* Current, valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.
Procurement Coordinator
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
To be considered an applicant for this position you must complete the entire online application. This process should take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. Thanks for considering a career opportunity at Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing. Responsibilities: Proactive, detail oriented, organized individual and dedicated team player assisting and learning the Procurement department processes in all development, training, and implementation of procedures regarding office and project purchases, purchase order management, price management, proper receiving, and storage/handling/tracking of all warehouses, field and office items for the support of our operations, sales, and service teams in their market. Responsibilities also include operations, sales, warehouse, field, and vendor support for maintaining accurate material inventories (allocated and unallocated) and tool inventories, consumables, and tool/equipment usage as well as accurate database material pricing.
Job Description
o Continually seek out and build group buying opportunities across all markets for all material purchases to ensure maximum cost savings and efficiencies in purchasing and inventories to meet business needs.
o Manage material purchases through requisitions.
o Maintain useful and up-to-date vendor and material database for the organization using proprietary software.
o Assist and communicate with management, project team, and warehouse and office personnel in the purchasing of materials and equipment in a timely manner.
o Create all group buy and stocking purchases orders based on best value pricing and market need.
o Manage all purchase orders as needed. Includes office, warehouse, and field purchases.
o Monitor all purchase orders regarding proper use including coding, product description, vendor, and pricing.
o Maintain procurement documents in an organized manner in Teams Procurement file.
o Maintain all preferred vendor list and rebates.
o Conduct all business safely and timely in support of operational divisions.
o Assist accounts payable with invoicing as needed.
o Support warehouse manager with material, equipment, and tool inventories as needed.
o Promote and actively participate in Chamberlin's Safety Program and use safe work practices.
o Learn, understand, and promote Chamberlin's core values of safety, quality, and teamwork.
o Desire to advance within the Chamberlin career track.
o Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o Other responsibilities as assigned.
* Experience: At least two years of related experience in construction related field, preferably in a commercial construction application.
* Skills: English speaking, Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, and PowerPoint, excellent communicator with internal sales ability
* Abilities/Requirements:
* Must be able to team build and implement new procedures across warehouse/operational/ service teams.
* Must be able to build relationships with vendors and structure group purchases with their support.
* Must be able to work independently and lead by example.
* Must be able to read and understand project specifications.
* Must be at least 18 years old.
* Must have a valid driver's license
* Must be authorized to work in the United States
* Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
* Must be able to work outside in changing weather conditions.
* Must be able to work at least 40 hours per week and overtime when necessary.
* Must be looking for full time employment with a desire to advance within the company.
* Education Required: High school diploma or GED required, College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing seeks and values people of all backgrounds because every employee, customer and business partner is important. Chamberlin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Chamberlin is committed to complying with EEOC, including those requirements set out in this link regarding employee rights.
Procurement Contract Manager/Sr Manager
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
At Repsol, we are committed to equality and do not request personal information. We believe that diversity contributes to innovative ideas and provides added value that enables us to benefit from mutual learning and perform our best work. Here, what counts is your experience and your ability to create value. We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, develop your career with challenging projects and collaborate with talented people worldwide. As a company committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage all professionals who meet the job description requirements to apply.
Company Profile:
Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.
As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 - 4,000 MW by 2027.
We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.
Sr. Procurement Contract Manager will provide support to the EPC/ BOP Procurement department and will draft, develop, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, including exhibits. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to gather and understand the project requirements and drive an efficient and consistent contract across the organization, in close collaboration with legal, finance, insurance, engineering and construction and development team.
EPC Procurement Contract Specialist will play a critical role in managing contractual and commercial risks and ensuring the successful execution of contracts for all services related to utility - scale development, procurement, design and construction of wind, solar and battery storage projects.
This position is great opportunity to join growing team and work on exciting large scale renewable projects in an exciting environment. The role will be key in the entire lifecycle of the Company's contracting process, from contract strategies definition, contract and exhibits development, negotiation, award and execution closeout, ensuring Company's position and interest are suitably covered and protected.
Main accountabilities:
* Act as primary focal point for internal and external stakeholders on all contractual matters from negotiation to close-out.
* Lead contract negotiations for complex agreements (Standalone EPC, MSAs, Service Agreements, Purchase Orders, etc.), ensuring alignment with company policies and risk management procedures and assessing contractual and commercial risks.
* Draft, review, negotiate and manage all contractual documents and exhibits in coordination with Legal and other cross-functional areas.
* Draft and review project documentation and attend project meetings to keep up to date on the project needs and timelines.
* Prepare presentations and reports for management approval.
* Manage change orders, amendments and contract variations in collaboration with Legal and Project Management.
* Foster effective working relationships with all contractors and vendors and collaboration across departments to ensure positive and constructive interactions.
* Monitor supplier's/ contractor's performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms and support resolution of any disputes or deviations.
* Maintain accurate and organized contract documentation and support internal audits.
* Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications:
* Authorized to work in the USA for any employer without sponsorship.
* Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline - Engineering or Construction, Contract Management, Legal Background or Project Management.
* 7+ years of proven track record negotiating complex EPC contracts for large - scale projects within the energy industry, with a strong understanding of contracting processes and contracts negotiation.
* Experience in procuring, contracting and managing EPC/ BOP services for wind, solar and battery storage projects strongly preferred.
* Extensive commercial, contractual, technical and practical knowledge of energy industry standards.
* Experience with tender processes for contracts.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
* Excellent organizational and administrative skills, including exceptional attention to details and ability to multitask.
* Strong analytical skills including the ability to distill, synthesize and draw conclusions on large amounts of data.
* Must be a very good communicator, with good relationship skills and the ability to build relationships in a multi - cultural environmental.
* Proven written and verbal communication skills
* Strategic problem solving
* Self-motivated
* Very strong work ethic and exemplary standards of integrity, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity
Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
Auto-ApplySr. Manager, Procurement
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
The Sr. Manager, Procurement, is responsible for managing supplier relationships and building effective partnerships to ensure the efficient procurement of equipment and components. This role involves overseeing day-to-day procurement activities, managing procurement trackers, and owning all the necessary reporting to the leadership. As a manager, you will partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Business stakeholders to align Procurement with company goals, and enhance operational efficiencies through procurement tooling and process improvements.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Strategic Procurement Leadership - Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company objectives, focusing on long-term cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance optimization.
+ Stakeholder & Relationship Management - Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operational teams to integrate procurement strategies into company-wide initiatives.
+ Project Management - Leads projects for the procurement organization.
+ Reporting - Leads reporting for the organization.
+ Risk Management - Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
+ Performance Monitoring - Track and analyze supply chain KPIs to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field a plus
+ 5+ years of procurement and project management experience, with a strong emphasis on data center experience.
+ Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
+ Excellent relationship management and partnership-building abilities.
+ Solid understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
+ Ability to perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.'
+ Preferred certifications: CPSM, CPM.
**Skills:**
+ Strategic thinking and planning.
+ Project management
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.
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CyrusOne is proud to be recognized as a Top Work Place by USA Today. Celebrated for our company culture, CyrusOne stands out for its commitment to core values such as community, agility, respect, an enjoyable workplace, ethics, and exceptional service. This accolade reflects CyrusOne's dedication to creating an engaging, respectful, and growth-oriented environment, underpinned by integrity, which not only enhances customer satisfaction but also contributes to the company's overall success.
CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.
CyrusOne's leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world's largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com (****************************************************************************** .
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Procurement Coordinator II
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Job DescriptionLocation:Houston, TXExperience : 3- 8 years Must Have Bachelors degree (Business Administration, IT, Information Science) 3-5 years' experience in supply chain, procurement, or accounts payable roles. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to analyze data and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Power BI, SharePoint).
Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.Description:
The Procurement Expediter Invoice Resolution Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of materials by actively expediting purchase order lines, monitoring supplier performance, and resolving invoice holds. This role supports the supply chain by tracking open orders, communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders, and reconciling discrepancies to facilitate prompt payment and material flow.
Key Responsibilities
Expediting Purchase Order Lines
Monitor open purchase order lines for material deliveries using supply chain dashboards and reports.
Track promised versus actual delivery dates, proactively identify delays, and communicate with vendors to expedite shipments.
Maintain accurate records of expediting activities, including vendor feedback, delivery status updates, and reasons for delays.
Collaborate with buyers, project managers, and warehouse coordinators to resolve delivery issues and update stakeholders on order status.
Utilize automated tools and work queues to prioritize expediting actions and ensure all critical materials are tracked through to receipt.
Capture and report on key metrics such as on-time delivery rates, vendor performance, and frequency of delivery date changes.
Invoice Hold Resolution
Review and resolve invoice holds related to purchase orders, including PO resolution, matching assistance, ordered quantity, and received quantity holds.
Coordinate with Accounts Payable, buyers, and receivers to generate receipts, provide matching instructions, or initiate change orders as needed.
Communicate with vendors and internal teams to clarify discrepancies and ensure timely invoice processing.
Document actions taken to resolve holds and follow up to confirm successful payment or further required actions.
Maintain a working knowledge of common invoice hold types and the appropriate resolution steps for each.
Coordinate targeted training and guidance to end users identified as having out-of-compliance invoicing and receiving practices, ensuring they understand proper procedures and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with Receipt Accounting on monthly accrual review for receipt-based accruals.
Process Improvement Compliance
Participate in the continuous improvement of expediting and invoice reconciliation processes.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Support the development and maintenance of expediting and invoice resolution documentation and training materials.
Required Skills Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred (Business Administration, IT, Information Science)
3-5 years experience in supply chain, procurement, or accounts payable roles.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to analyze data and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Power BI, SharePoint).
Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with vendor management and performance tracking.
Familiarity with invoice processing and common hold types.
Knowledge of supply chain metrics and reporting tools.
Bilingual Mandarin Chinese-Purchasing Agent
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
JOB TITLE: BILINGUAL MANDARIN CHINESE - PURCHASING AGENT
EMPLOYER: Auto Fit USA LLC
DEPARTMENT: Purchasing
REPORTS TO: COO
BILINGUAL MANDARIN CHINESE - PURCHASING AGENT SUMMARY: Seeking an experienced Procurement Assistant who demonstrates a positive attitude, is self-motivated, eager to learn, and is a multi-tasker balancing routine duties and complex tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver, able to effectively enter and track information, and execute plans and tasks required with keen attention to detail, accuracy, timing, and project completion. Candidates will possess excellent communication skills, be organized, and take initiative in ensuring that operations and purchases proceed smoothly and that projects are delivered with a high level of performance. Being a team player is a must. Top candidates will have experience and demonstrate an understanding and commitment to delivering superior service
BILINGUAL MANDARIN CHINESE - PURCHASING AGENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages the flow of goods from acquisition to delivery and project close-out and billing activities; Assists with the management and tracking of the flow of goods from acquisition through delivery, labeling, and billing for auto body parts; assists in the purchase order development, expediting and tracking process; ensures orders are processed timely fashion. Processes shipments and deliveries expeditiously daily and including scheduling, coordinating, and inspecting. Processes damages and returns of merchandise and claim through our vendors.
Maintains company databases, records, and reports; Enters information into order management, project management, and tracking software; interfaces with billing systems; Extracts data, verifies corrects records; Assists with reconciling and basic accounting functions.
Plans, coordinates enters, tracks, and processes coordinate physical inventories of property and records inventory flow-through; Tracks costs, expenses, and other goods related to managing company assets and purchases; Manages warehouse communications and relationships related to inventories.
Interfaces with and assists with Vendor/Supplier Management, set-up, and coordination including selection, and maintaining pricelists, databases, materials data, and other supplier information
Provides direct administrative and clerical support for procurement, project management, and the company overall.
Reports on the status of merchandising efforts in an accurate and timely manner; analyzes data and directs changes to improve the success of merchandising plans.
coordinates purchasing details with vendors including but not limited to pricing revisions, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, backorders, delivery date revisions, and invoice discrepancies and payments.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Develops merchandise sources; solicits bids and quotations; evaluates vendor reliability.
PURCHASING BUYER AGENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent with a focus in procurement /purchasing or related discipline
Bilingual in English and Mandarin (REQUIRED)
Two to four years of related experience or equivalent.
Commitment to excellence and high standards
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proven leadership and business acumen skills
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Creative, flexible, and innovative team player
PURCHASING BUYER AGENT COMPETENCIES:
Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Delegation--Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness--Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking--Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
PURCHASING BUYER AGENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Continually required to stand, sit, and walk.
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
Continually required to talk or hear.
Continually utilize visual acuity to use a keyboard.
Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 lbs.
PURCHASING BUYER AGENT JOB TYPE:
Full-time
PURCHASING BUYER AGENT SCHEDULE:
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-6 PM, Saturday 8 AM-3 PM
Require working some Saturdays.
PURCHASING BUYER AGENT PAY:
Hourly wage + commission
PURCHASING BUYER AGENT BENEFITS
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee discount
401K
Accident Emergency Treatment Benefit
PTO, sick days, and vacation days
Auto-ApplyPurchasing Agent
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
We are currently seeking a motivated and detail -oriented individual to join our team as a Purchasing Agent. This is an entry -level position with ample opportunities for growth and professional development with the following job responsibilities:
Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their products and services.
Communicate with vendors to obtain quotes.
Generate purchase orders and ensure accurate and timely processing.
Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with various departments to optimize stock levels.
Collaborate with cross -functional teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Resolve supplier -related issues and discrepancies to ensure a smooth procurement process.
Requirements
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work well in a team -oriented environment.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Cell Phone reimbursement plan
Generous paid time off package:
Vacation time
Sick time
Personal time
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Wedding Leave
Bereavement Leave
Senior Procurement Manager
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Senior Procurement Manager, Life Science & Industrial Manufacturing Projects.
Note: This position requires employees to be on-site up to 5 days per week in Indianapolis, IN with relocation provided - or - travel a with minimum of 2 weeks on site in Indianapolis and 2 weeks remote.
About the Company
Our client is a leading global construction consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex and iconic large-scale capital projects. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they are truly at the forefront of their industry.
We are currently seeking talented, full time Senior Procurement Manager for Life Science and Industrial Manufacturing projects.
Position Summary
The ideal candidate will be instrumental in overseeing professional services procurement, upholding organizational policy standards, and driving value through effective sourcing strategies and supplier oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the full lifecycle of procurement for professional services, from strategy to execution.
Design sourcing approaches that support corporate goals and regulatory compliance.
Analyze market trends to identify capable vendors and secure favorable terms.
Partner with internal teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored procurement solutions.
Advise stakeholders on procurement policies and promote adherence to best practices.
Lead supplier evaluation, onboarding, and performance oversight to ensure quality delivery.
Negotiate vendor agreements and monitor fulfillment of contractual obligations.
Uphold legal, ethical, and corporate standards across all procurement activities.
Reduce exposure to risk through rigorous supplier vetting and well-structured contracts.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business, supply chain, or related field (Masters preferred).
Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on professional services.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Knowledge of procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Unifier).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience working in a pharmaceutical or regulated industry is an asset.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, performance and problem-solving skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Procurement Manager looking to work on high-profile, challenging and innovative projects. If you're an ambitious professional who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys delivering solutions that drive project success, we encourage you to apply.
Platinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without consideration of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Why this is a Great Opportunity
Full-time position with competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.
Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Disability Insurance
401(k) plan
Senior Manager-Project Procurement
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Primary Purpose The Project Procurement - Senior Manager serves as a vital link between the projects and procurement departments, ensuring effective coordination and execution of procurement activities for major capital projects. This role focuses on implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, overseeing inventory and surplus management, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations, all while supporting the company's goals of quality, cost control, and timely delivery of materials and services.
Essential duties & responsibilities
* Provide guidance and leadership to the Projects Team, ensuring proper training and sharing of best practices for responsible and efficient Projects-Procurement activities.
* Manage personnel matters, including performance-based feedback, support, work assignments, and necessary administrative tasks.
* Foster a positive and open work environment, promoting systems approaches and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
* Support and communicate to project managers the sourcing strategies to ensure quality, cost savings, and timely delivery of materials and services to support the enterprise.
* Maintain knowledge of market conditions that may impact the company, keeping abreast of trends and their potential impacts on growth and maintenance initiatives.
* Evaluate departmental processes and performance, taking action to address issues or concerns.
* Communicate regularly with Management on departmental projects, goals, and objectives.
* Establish and monitor performance requirements and goals, ensuring teams meet expectations and compliance guidelines.
* Collaborate with Internal Audit to manage compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
* Support sourcing strategies with suppliers to foster relations and partnerships that optimize their performance.
* Ensure standard terms and conditions and contract templates are maintained and utilized, incorporating legal, risk, and contractor assessments.
* Support complex negotiations or provide guidance on agreements and supplier relationships to secure the company's best interests.
* Collaborate on overseeing physical inventory management, including purchase, audit, and policy compliance.
* Facilitate the identification, valuation, and disposition of projects surplus materials, ensuring proper authorization and accounting for proceeds and capital management.
* Promote and facilitate procurement participation in project status meetings with Project Management, Engineering, and Operations.
* Collaborate on the development and maintenance of Engineering Standards and the Approved Manufacturer List (AML).
* Develop and maintain departmental information management processes and sites (e.g., SharePoint), ensuring ongoing improvements through evaluation and systematic review.
* Oversee key technology systems used by the Procurement and Projects departments.
* Implement the Oracle Projects Module to standardize project administration and ensure adoption by project managers.
* Lead digital transformation initiatives within the procurement department to leverage new technologies and improve efficiency.
* Ensure all stakeholders, especially the procurement department, have visibility into projects procurement plans, including materials/services, budgets, and timelines.
* Report to stakeholders and maintain control over capital-projects spending.
* Lead the implementation, kickoff, and dissemination of procurement-project processes across the board, ensuring adherence to agreed procedures by project managers.
* Provide support and guidance to requisitioners requiring materials or services for projects, ensuring they follow organizational guidelines.
* Maintain regular, dependable attendance and consistently high performance.
* Be prepared to work non-traditional hours as needed.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Uphold a high regard for personal safety, company assets, employee safety, and public safety.
Minimum requirements:
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline, or a minimum of 10 years direct work experience in Projects and Procurement as a substitute for a degree.
Experience/Specific Knowledge:
* A minimum of ten (10) years' active and direct work experience in Projects Management and Procurement.
* Experience working on projects from a procurement, project controls, and/or project management perspective.
* Solid knowledge of financial terms and principles.
* Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
* Strong reading, listening, and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
* Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously under strict deadlines.
* Ability to analyze events at the transaction level and apply sound resolutions.
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Physical Demands:
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
* The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
* Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
* May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
* Candidates will be required to clear a drug screen and complete a background check, including a credit report for certain positions after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Supervisory Responsibility:
* None.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
* Certifications such as C.P.M., C.P.C.M., C.S.C.P., C.P.S.M., C.P.P. are preferred.
* Experience using Oracle ERP Cloud software.
Auto-ApplyRetail Contingent
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in.
Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.
A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.
Sales Support Associate Job Description
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Sample of tasks required of role:
CASH
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Greeting the customer with a smile and with eye contact and offering your name
Interact genuinely and naturally with the customer
Read cues and determine customers' needs
Conduct email/name capture, where permitted by law
Maintain accuracy when operating POS
Maintain cash wrap organization and cleanliness
Suggest multiple add‐ons and sell gift cards
Maintain cash and POS media accurately and in compliance with Coach policy
Create lasting impression by genuinely thanking customer and provide reason to return
Represent Coach brand appropriately
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Receive shipment and transfers
Notify Store Management when new product arrives
Scan cartons/transfers, verifying store information is correct
Communicate all discrepancies to Store Management
Process shipment/transfers according to Coach standards and timeframes
Organize and clean stock room daily; to include offsite / remote warehouse as applicable
Shift/organize product in the stockroom; react to sell through and make room for new product
Manage stock levels/product ownership in back-of-house and sales floor
Prepare and conduct regular cycle counts, as directed
Participate in store physical inventory counts, as scheduled
Maintain Company Loss Prevention standards
SALES
FLOOR:
Regularly analyze sales floor to assess replenishment needs
Replenish sales floor/assigned zone
React to sell through and execute visual merchandising needs.
Support sales floor activities, as directed
Effectively communicate information pertaining to price points, features/benefits, color and stock availability to multiple customers
Respond to customer requests confidently; partner with sales team or Store Management, when needed
Upkeep housekeeping standards
Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at **************
Senior Manager of Procurement
Procurement agent job in Pasadena, TX
About Us: Echelon Supply and Service is a leading provider of premium industrial and hydraulic hose solutions for commercial and defense markets across North America. Since 1977, we've built our reputation on a customer-first approach, delivering quality products and exceptional support.
Headquartered in Liverpool, NY, we operate over ten locations in the U.S. and Canada, with recent expansion to the west coast. Our mission is to be North America's premier industrial and hydraulic hose supplier, empowering our customers' success through reliable, innovative products and outstanding service. Join us in shaping the future of industrial and hydraulic solutions!
Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Procurement plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the procurement process to support business operations and drive organizational performance. This position oversees day-to-day procurement activities, ensures team performance meets expectations, and holds vendors accountable for delivery and execution. The Senior Manager, Procurement also represents the team across key projects and initiatives, providing leadership, guidance, and strategic input while presenting insights to various audiences across the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor the procurement team, ensuring consistent performance and accountability.
Oversee the creation and issuance of purchase orders (POs) to vendors in a timely manner.
Partner with vendors to monitor performance, improve delivery timelines, and resolve supply chain issues.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to close out invoices and address related issues.
Manage vendor return activities and troubleshoot delivery or quality issues efficiently.
Expedite orders as needed to meet critical business needs.
Collect and maintain PO acknowledgments and delivery date commitments on a regular basis.
Process transfer orders across locations to optimize inventory distribution.
Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Branch Leadership to ensure procurement strategies support customer delivery expectations and inventory optimization.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen vendor performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, system utilization, and procurement visibility.
Champion system utilization and data integrity within Epicor P21 to support accurate forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.
Represent the procurement team on projects and initiatives across the organization, presenting findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Monitor key procurement metrics (KPIs) to ensure team goals and deadlines are met.
All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.
Strong experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in distribution.
Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day operations while handling emergencies and critical priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain oversight of multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Sense of urgency, bias to action, and willingness to step in to support the team as needed.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, with a creative approach to solving challenges.
Effective communicator and presenter, able to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
Skilled in relationship-building and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Ability to prioritize, sequence workloads, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Organized and methodical approach to managing tasks and projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Experience leading a procurement team and owning end-to-end procurement processes.
Experience with Epicor P21 preferred.
Knowledge of hoses and fittings a plus.
Echelon Supply and Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Auto-ApplySenior Manager of Procurement
Procurement agent job in Pasadena, TX
About Us: Echelon Supply and Service is a leading provider of premium industrial and hydraulic hose solutions for commercial and defense markets across North America. Since 1977, we've built our reputation on a customer-first approach, delivering quality products and exceptional support.
Headquartered in Liverpool, NY, we operate over ten locations in the U.S. and Canada, with recent expansion to the west coast. Our mission is to be North America's premier industrial and hydraulic hose supplier, empowering our customers' success through reliable, innovative products and outstanding service. Join us in shaping the future of industrial and hydraulic solutions!
Job Summary:
The Senior Manager, Procurement plays a critical role in managing and optimizing the procurement process to support business operations and drive organizational performance. This position oversees day-to-day procurement activities, ensures team performance meets expectations, and holds vendors accountable for delivery and execution. The Senior Manager, Procurement also represents the team across key projects and initiatives, providing leadership, guidance, and strategic input while presenting insights to various audiences across the company.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor the procurement team, ensuring consistent performance and accountability.
* Oversee the creation and issuance of purchase orders (POs) to vendors in a timely manner.
* Partner with vendors to monitor performance, improve delivery timelines, and resolve supply chain issues.
* Collaborate with Accounts Payable to close out invoices and address related issues.
* Manage vendor return activities and troubleshoot delivery or quality issues efficiently.
* Expedite orders as needed to meet critical business needs.
* Collect and maintain PO acknowledgments and delivery date commitments on a regular basis.
* Process transfer orders across locations to optimize inventory distribution.
* Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Branch Leadership to ensure procurement strategies support customer delivery expectations and inventory optimization.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen vendor performance.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, system utilization, and procurement visibility.
* Champion system utilization and data integrity within Epicor P21 to support accurate forecasting, reporting, and decision-making.
* Represent the procurement team on projects and initiatives across the organization, presenting findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
* Monitor key procurement metrics (KPIs) to ensure team goals and deadlines are met.
* All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
* Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.
* Strong experience in procurement and supply chain management, preferably in distribution.
* Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day operations while handling emergencies and critical priorities.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain oversight of multiple initiatives simultaneously.
* Sense of urgency, bias to action, and willingness to step in to support the team as needed.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, with a creative approach to solving challenges.
* Effective communicator and presenter, able to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
* Skilled in relationship-building and collaboration with internal and external partners.
* Ability to prioritize, sequence workloads, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Organized and methodical approach to managing tasks and projects.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
* Experience leading a procurement team and owning end-to-end procurement processes.
* Experience with Epicor P21 preferred.
* Knowledge of hoses and fittings a plus.
Echelon Supply and Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Retail Contingent
Procurement agent job in Houston, TX
Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last-for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.
A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.
Sales Support Associate Job Description
The Sales Support Associate role is an integral part of the store's overall success and efficiency; demanding direct attention to our brand commitment when servicing our customers. Leaving a lasting impression on our customers through friendly, efficient interactions at our cash wrap and a well-maintained sales floor. Accurate and effective work, supporting the flow of product from the moment of receipt through the point of sale is essential to this role.
Sample of tasks required of role:
CASH WRAP:
* Greeting the customer with a smile and with eye contact and offering your name
* Interact genuinely and naturally with the customer
* Read cues and determine customers' needs
* Conduct email/name capture, where permitted by law
* Maintain accuracy when operating POS
* Maintain cash wrap organization and cleanliness
* Suggest multiple add‐ons and sell gift cards
* Maintain cash and POS media accurately and in compliance with Coach policy
* Create lasting impression by genuinely thanking customer and provide reason to return
* Represent Coach brand appropriately
STOCKROOM / WAREHOUSE:
* Receive shipment and transfers
* Notify Store Management when new product arrives
* Scan cartons/transfers, verifying store information is correct
* Communicate all discrepancies to Store Management
* Process shipment/transfers according to Coach standards and timeframes
* Organize and clean stock room daily; to include offsite / remote warehouse as applicable
* Shift/organize product in the stockroom; react to sell through and make room for new product
* Manage stock levels/product ownership in back-of-house and sales floor
* Prepare and conduct regular cycle counts, as directed
* Participate in store physical inventory counts, as scheduled
* Maintain Company Loss Prevention standards
SALES FLOOR:
* Regularly analyze sales floor to assess replenishment needs
* Replenish sales floor/assigned zone
* React to sell through and execute visual merchandising needs.
* Support sales floor activities, as directed
* Effectively communicate information pertaining to price points, features/benefits, color and stock availability to multiple customers
* Respond to customer requests confidently; partner with sales team or Store Management, when needed
* Upkeep housekeeping standards
Our Competencies for All Employees
* Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
* Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
* Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
* Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
* Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
* Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
* Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
Our Competencies for All People Managers
* Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
* Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
* Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at **************
Req ID: 124465