Field Sourcing Specialist

Job Description:

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, with on-call weekends

Contract role for 3 months with possibility to be temp to hire for the right candidate.

Will be required to go to the warehouse once week. Warehouse location is in Pasadena, TX.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Field Sourcing Specialist to support procurement and sourcing efforts within a designated zone or business unit. This individual will lead end-to-end bidding and sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships, mitigate commercial risk, and drive cost-saving initiatives while supporting key field operations and turnaround events.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement:

• Lead sourcing and bidding processes for purchases within the assigned zone or business unit (BU).
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop specifications and scopes of work.
• Identify, qualify, and recommend bidders.
• Develop and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs); conduct job walks and bid meetings.
• Complete commercial and technical bid tabulations and assist in supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms; author and execute contracts for materials and services.

Commercial Risk Management:

• Address risks during the sourcing process.
• Ensure contractors meet safety and insurance requirements; initiate pre-screening for new vendors.
• Confirm critical suppliers are qualified and maintain documentation accordingly.

Capital Projects & Turnarounds (TARs):

• Participate in budget and planning meetings for major capital and maintenance projects.
• Lead procurement planning for TARs and manage tracking and documentation.
• Develop business strategies for spend optimization in unmanaged categories.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Track and report cost savings and sourcing outcomes.
• Maintain documentation to support purchasing activities and contractor utilization.

Competency & Leadership:

• Lead contract negotiations and demonstrate technical understanding of field operations.
• Mentor new sourcing specialists; support special initiatives and reports.
• Collaborate with Category Management for strategic sourcing.

Corporate Supply Chain Support:

• Promote use of managed suppliers and report non-compliance.
• Identify new frame agreement opportunities and participate in supplier relationship meetings.

Field Support & Value Creation:

• Address quality or performance issues with suppliers.
• Provide on-site support during major TARs.
• Support asset disposition and promote best procurement practices.

Core Competencies:

• Organizational Commitment
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Customer Service Orientation
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Mentoring and Development
• Managing Competing Priorities
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Entrepreneurial Thinking

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Strategic planning and modeling
• Information Seeking: Research and stakeholder engagement
• Concern for Order and Quality: System development and compliance
• Team Leadership: Enhancing team effectiveness
• Impact & Influence: Strategic persuasion and collaboration
• Self-Confidence & Control: Poise under pressure and effective communication

Education Required: High School Diploma (College Preferred)  Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of procurement experience

$ 32.00/hr

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