<p>Our client in The Woodlands is searching for a Procurement and Sourcing Specialist on a contract basis. The Procurement and Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle and supporting strategic sourcing and procurement activities across the organization. This role plays a key part in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts while also identifying, evaluating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and efficient procurement operations. The ideal candidate combines strong contract management expertise with sourcing, negotiation, and analytical skills to support business objectives and mitigate risk. The position is fully onsite, Monday-Friday from 8-5 with overtime required. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Contracts</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and revise contracts, amendments, renewals, and terminations.</li><li>Support negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Manage the contract lifecycle from initiation through closeout.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company requirements.</li><li>Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.</li><li>Identify contract risks and support issue resolution.</li><li>Track contract milestones, performance, and deadlines.</li><li>Prepare reports on contract status and key issues.</li></ul><p><strong>Sourcing/Procurement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and evaluate suppliers based on business and procurement needs.</li><li>Support supplier vetting, onboarding, and compliance checks.</li><li>Manage sourcing activities including RFPs, RFQs, bids, and tenders.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.</li><li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.</li><li>Support cost-saving and strategic sourcing initiatives.</li><li>Maintain procurement records and reporting.</li></ul>