Procurement Specialist

** _This role will be based out of Spring and will be traveling & working in Brownsville, TX!_

_Job Summary_** :

The Procurement Specialist will provide procurement support to all Strike's Gulf Coast Region. Prepare, create, and process requisitions and Purchase Orders for the procurement of goods and services.

_ Primary Job Functions_:

• Support company's procurement needs, from bid process to Purchase Order issuance and management of open commitments.
• Identify, prepare, create, and process requisitions and Purchase Orders for the procurement of goods and services.
• Coordinate and assist with Strike's required documents for suppliers, including but not limited to purchase orders, change orders and any related documents.
• Support management of supplier qualification requirements, including, contract, safety and insurance expectations, and established pricing.
• Ensure that documents related to suppliers are stored properly for accurate retention and retrieval in proper electronic storage and data formats.
• Identify and prepare cost savings and avoidance reports.
• Represent Strike in recurring meetings with suppliers, including account overview.

_ Experience:_

• 2-5 years of relevant procurement experience
• Previous experience in _construction-highly preferred_ , energy services and/or project management environment.

_Education/Training_ :

• Bachelor's Degree or higher is strongly preferred
• Procurement certification from accredited institution strongly preferred

_Competencies:_

• Demonstrate initiative to solve complex problems.
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exercise sound judgment, be well organized, have excellent oral and written communications skills, work well under pressure, take the initiative, and be flexible and cooperative.
• Accuracy, timeliness, tact, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively with both employees and managers.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Respect for confidentiality concerning customer information and company records.
• Convey a positive and professional image to customers and peers.
• Be able to travel all across South Texas and other areas for projects.

_Physical Demands_ :

• Regularly required to sit, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms to grasp.
• Frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Some travel.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

_Other Criteria:_

• Complies with Strike's policies and procedures.
• Performs job safely with respect to others, property, and individual safety.
• Works effectively with others to encourage teamwork and productivity.
• Authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
• Strike is an equal opportunity employer.