We are looking for a skilled Buyer to join our procurement team in Freeport, Texas. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in sourcing chemical raw materials, equipment, and other essential supplies, ensuring that procurement processes meet both quality and cost-effectiveness standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization within the chemicals industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement procurement strategies for chemical raw materials, equipment, and other supplies.<br>• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by evaluating and negotiating contracts effectively.<br>• Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely and efficient replenishment aligned with production schedules.<br>• Conduct market analysis to stay informed about trends, pricing changes, and regulations affecting procurement.<br>• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising the quality of materials or services.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement aligns with organizational goals.<br>• Review and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements and standards.<br>• Optimize purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times.<br>• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and company policies during procurement activities.
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing process for assigned enterprise categories—including chemicals, rental equipment, and small parcels. This role focuses on developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing RFx events. The Manager acts as the primary owner of the sourcing process and supplier management for their categories, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and driving improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.</li><li>Lead RFx events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for assigned categories, including bid preparation, evaluation, and supplier selection.</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews and issue resolution.</li><li>Analyze data and market trends—including commodities indices—to inform sourcing decisions and negotiations.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs.</li><li>Identify and drive opportunities for process, cost, or operational improvements.</li><li>Negotiate major contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and price standards.</li><li>Research and maintain a pipeline of qualified suppliers.</li><li>Apply supplier evaluation techniques to assess quality and reliability.</li><li>Track and report on category performance and cost savings.</li><li>Maintain industry knowledge through training and events.</li></ul>
<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>
