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Cooper Machinery Services · 7 hours ago

Procurement Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Cooper Machinery Services is a global supplier of natural gas compression equipment and services, serving various sectors including Oil & Gas and Power. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring adherence to specifications and budgets, and collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to optimize sourcing and inventory management.

EnergyOil and GasTransportation

Responsibilities

Manage requests for quotation, negotiate the best price considering quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need for all commodities

Execute purchase orders in SAP, ensuring accurate and timely material status

Collaborate with the organization's planning and project management departments to develop best practices for achieving desired inventory levels at optimal landed cost

Collaborate with category managers on sources of supply, actively engaging in cost improvement activities while considering economic order quantities and encouraging suppliers to communicate potential cost improvements

Recommend substitutes for purposes of standardization or cost savings

Participate in establishing purchased standard and planned costs

Maintain knowledge of supplier quality and delivery performance, expediting parts as needed to meet organizational requirements

Collaborate with the Quality Department on first articles and improve supplier quality based on performance and resolve non-conforming materials promptly

Conduct regular supplier reviews communicate needs of the business and performance

Review incoming requisitions for specification completeness

Negotiate warranty claims against vendors, cancellation charges, and restocking charges. Consults with supervisor as required assuring our contractual position is protected. Comply with established policies, procedures, and practices

Demonstrate professionalism, objectivity, and a high standard of personal ethics at all times in dealings with stakeholders and vendors

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

SourcingProcurementVendor managementSAPFoundry processesMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or relevant experience combined with a High School Diploma/GED

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sourcing and procurement

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities of varying complexity

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate at all levels both internally and externally

Ability to respond effectively to unplanned situations and circumstances

Must be able to work in a cross-functional team and demonstrate consistent forward progress

Preferred

Knowledge of foundry processes and experience managing vendors including but not limited to machining, pouring of castings, and open/closed die forging and related components is strongly preferred

Demonstrated ERP experience required. SAP knowledge strongly preferred