Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Business Unit: North America Location: Houston, TX, US, 77095 Travel: Up to 20% Req ID: 4483 Strategic Sourcing Specialist Summary The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing of products and services essential for Engineered Systems and Major Projects team. You'll work along with other Purchasing Agents across various regions and will work under the direct supervision of Manager – Strategic Sourcing to help with procurement activities and vendor coordination for equipment’s for major and minor commodities. In addition, the individual will be responsible for all phases of sourcing that require the skills necessary to identify cost saving opportunities, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate, generate contracts and ensure the material delivery on time to assure timely project fulfillment. Principle Responsibilities and Duties Procurement & Sourcing Work with Enerflex applications engineering, product engineering and project teams to develop sourcing strategies for commodities defined as per project scope Develop sourcing plans during early project execution phases Execute vendor identification, RFQ preparation, Negotiation, PO placement for outsourced commodities Expedite suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components for projects Support vendor performance evaluation and analysis post execution Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval processes Supplier & Manufacturing Coordination Assist with maintaining and updating the Approved Vendors List (AVL) suppliers Execute the post PO activities of vendor coordination till delivery. Coordinate with other functions like engineering, quality, logistics, planners, project management during execution Coordinate equipment deliveries to align with project timelines Provide periodic status updates on equipment purchases to Project Managers and Engineers Identify risks based on analysis of vendor feedback and initiate mitigation measures involving project stakeholders Analysis & Reporting Create and maintain Excel reports for Actual vs Budget cost analysis for the project Develop and maintain equipment bid tabs for vendor selection Update the procurement & expediting tracking reports for the project progress measurement Generate supplier performance dashboards tracking delivery, quality, and cost metrics Support budget planning and forecasting for proposal and application team Purchase Order Management Coordinate with other buyers and production teams with proper purchase order closure procedures Coordinate packing slip verification and matching with purchase orders Support receiving team to ensure complete scope of delivery with documentation and discrepancy resolution Assist with invoice matching and accounts payable support for purchase order closure Perform other tasks assigned to support procurement operations along with supplier qualification efforts Qualifications Required Skills Knowledge of purchasing and procurement principles Knowledge of procurement methods and procedures within an ERP system 6-8 years of experience with SAP-MM or similar ERP system Must have a professional attitude and be a team player Good communication, organization, interpersonal and time management skills Proven job diligence, dedication, and attention to detail Strong knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) applications, with advanced Excel skills Ability to work with various levels of staff and management, while working in a fast-paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with other employees and vendors Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality standards for major equipment Experience with purchase order management and receiving processes Desired Education and Formal Training: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering or equivalent Desired Experience: 5 years of applicable procurement…

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