We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will oversee procurement operations, ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services while managing vendor relationships and optimizing costs. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to organizational success through strategic purchasing and vendor management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate the procurement of goods and services to support daily operations efficiently and cost-effectively.<br>• Conduct market analysis to identify and recommend vendors offering the best value in terms of price, quality, and terms.<br>• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and conditions.<br>• Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to agreements, service excellence, and risk mitigation.<br>• Analyze supply usage and establish reorder points to maintain optimal inventory levels.<br>• Collaborate with suppliers and sales teams to address excess inventory and reduce dead stock.<br>• Resolve issues related to incorrect or defective goods, ensuring smooth purchasing operations.<br>• Review and set up vendor agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry best practices.<br>• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives within the purchasing process.<br>• Maintain accurate records of purchase requests and update tracking systems regularly.
<p>Follow Shad On LinkedIN at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> West Houston, TX (Hybrid)</p><p> 💼 <strong>Compensation:</strong> Base Salary 💰 + Bonus Potential 🎯 + Full Benefits 🏥</p><p> 🤝 <strong>Engagement:</strong> Working with <strong>Robert Half</strong> on behalf of a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> 💼</p><p> 👥 <strong>Team:</strong> Dynamic Leadership 🌟 | Collaborative Culture 🤝</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔍 About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> to hire an <strong>inquisitive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and <strong>strategic thought leader</strong> for a key procurement analytics role. If you love turning data into actionable insights and influencing high-impact decisions, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📊 Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>📈 Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance).</li><li>🔎 Analyze spend data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across suppliers and dealerships.</li><li>🤝 Collaborate with sourcing teams and managers to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>💡 Translate data into actionable recommendations for sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.</li><li>🧹 Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and classification efforts.</li><li>🛠️ Implement and manage analytics platforms (Power BI, Qlik).</li><li>🤖 Utilize AI-driven tools to enhance procurement insights.</li><li>⚠️ Support supplier segmentation and risk analysis using internal/external data.</li><li>🔗 Partner with IT and Finance to ensure system integration and data alignment.</li><li>🧠 Present findings to senior leadership to guide decision-making.</li><li>📚 Stay current on procurement analytics trends and digital transformation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🎓 Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Capabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>🗣️ Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations.</li><li>🤝 Strong collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams.</li><li>🚀 Initiative and ownership of complex projects.</li><li>📊 Business acumen and technical rigor.</li><li>💪 Self-motivated and results-driven.</li></ul><p><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.</li><li>📅 5–7 years of experience in procurement data analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>📊 Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP/XLLOOKUP, Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas.</li><li>🧮 Strong ad hoc analysis and data manipulation skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For Confidential Consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected]</p>
We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of land and right-of-way agreements, ensuring contracts are efficiently processed and executed with precision. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments and contribute to scalable processes that support operational success. Please note that this is a Contract to permanent employment opportunity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement a streamlined contract administration process for land and right-of-way agreements.<br>• Create standardized workflows for contract intake, review, approval, execution, and archiving.<br>• Administer the contract management system, ensuring proper routing, tracking, and version control.<br>• Draft and maintain templates, playbooks, and process guides to support consistent contract practices.<br>• Coordinate contract negotiations, including reviewing redlines and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and deadlines throughout the agreement lifecycle.<br>• Collaborate with Legal, Land, Engineering, and Project teams to address contract-related inquiries.<br>• Monitor execution tracking and maintain accurate repository management for all agreements.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement scalable solutions.<br>• Act as the primary point of contact for land and right-of-way agreement processes.
