This is an exceptional opportunity to join a company that is a global leader in technology. Supports companies and countries to reduce emissions across the energy landscape – for a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system. Adecco is currently assisting one of its clients in their search for a **Procurement Specialist in Houston, TX!** Pay rate: $ 42.75/hr Shift availability: Mon – Fri, 1st shift **For instant consideration for this role, click on Apply Now and don’t forget to upload your resume!** Our ideal candidate must be able to: + Lead sourcing actives and negotiations for low to high value aerospace and industrial type components to optimize cost opportunities, contract coverage, and secure supply continuity + Undertake contractual and price negotiations with new and existing suppliers to mitigate commercial risk and optimize commercial advantage for current and future programs + Carry out in depth cost breakdowns analysis (including cost estimation) and negotiate the lowest TCA in order to contribute to the divisional cost saving targets + Drive cost reduction and resourcing programs to support strategy execution ensuring impact on existing supply chains are managed + Develop and deliver robust and integrated Commodity and Supplier strategies to provide supply chains capable of providing business needs across all stakeholder areas + Ensure a close cooperation with internal customers to ensure customer care and early involvement + Participates in project/sales meetings as project core team member to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimize internal workflows and processes. + Establishes proper sourcing and Procurement processes and controls all Procurement resources and activities in the project. + Analyzes customer inquiries during bid preparation / opportunity management phases and exactly understands the customer's functional needs in order to include (supplier) innovations. + Supports project calculation with reliable material cost data. + Analyzes scope of supply and contract agreements, carries out risk analyses and introduces negotiation recommendations. + Analyzes sales and operations planning in respect of starting / new projects, assessing and controlling of material costs within the whole project business in order to ensure the involvement of Procurement + Drives Procurement strategies in projects and ensures their implementation. + Heads up contractual and price negotiations and/or supports the specialist buyers responsible for particular material fields. + Clarifies internal indicators for project controlling and compiling all relevant information to submit qualified reports. + Forwards systematically all relevant Procurement related project information Education/Certification Requirements: + Bachelors degree required + Masters degree or CIPS preferred Experience requirements: + 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing/commodity management + Ability to work in a complex, fast changing global organizational environment + Outstanding Excel and MS Office skills + Strong communication skills + Familiarity with manufacturing processes + Knowledge with working with global supplier base Note: **This is a an onsite role, must live/reside near or in Houston, TX!** **Pay Details:** $42.75 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance