What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Trident Consulting?
Trident Consulting is seeking a "Procurement Specialist” for one of our client in “Houston, TX”. A global leader in business and technology services.
Role: Procurement Specialist
Location: Houston, TX
Duration: 12-Month
Pay Rate: $35-40/hr on W2 (Inclusive all)
Description:
Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in Oracle
Review and validate requisitions (PORs) before PO creation
Confirm supplier setup and availability in Oracle
Navigate multiple Oracle screens to:
Check PO history
Review inventory and supply/demand data (view-only)
Support planners with accurate status updates
Support production meetings by preparing PO and part status outside of Oracle (typically in Excel)
Manage Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs):
Regular interaction with ~5 suppliers (out of ~9 total)
Handle releases, expediting, and payment follow-up
Support farm-out and repair activities, interacting with ~20 suppliers over short cycles
Communicate with suppliers via email and calls (Teams) to:
Request quotes (RFQs)
Expedite materials
Clarify requirements
Maintain documentation for auditability and PO attachments
About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.
We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.
Salary : $35 - $40