Sourcing Specialist

Kelly Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Houston, Texas!

The Sourcing Specialist is part of the Maintenance, Repair and Operations & Capital Sourcing Team which manages the sourcing needs for company businesses and Capital Project teams. The Sourcing Specialist will actively engage and support clients in the businesses and functions to ensure that sourcing requirements are known, and that supplier quality and service levels meet expectations. This role also negotiates assigned specific equipment or services purchases for execution as purchase orders.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of the supply market and suppliers.
• Responsible for the negotiation, execution and implementation of POs and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the commercial area and/or geography.
• Engage with Stakeholders to clarify the scope of service, quality, volume and requirements for POs.
• Analyze data to identify improvements in vendor and document savings delivered to projects.
• Utilize available electronic Sourcing tools (e.g. Zycus) to the fullest capability, to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing process.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Adeptly use I/T applications (SAP, Excel, etc.) to execute the Source to Pay work process – Diamond Systems and associated systems (Zycus, Master Data Governance etc.)
• Work independently with a high degree of organization.
• Ability to persuade internal and external clients through effective communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills across Source to Pay colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Quickly learn and adapt to enhanced work processes.
• Strong data analysis skills to effectively identify value opportunities.
• Exhibition of strong work ethic and responsiveness to earn respect of business partners.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
  
  

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.