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Primary Services · 1 day ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Electrical

Houston, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support a major enterprise operating in the essential services and infrastructure sector. This role offers the chance to contribute to large-scale sourcing initiatives designed to strengthen operational continuity during emergencies and high-impact events.

Human ResourcesStaffing Agency

Responsibilities

Lead and support emergency sourcing strategies for disaster response, power restoration, and critical infrastructure continuity

Manage full-cycle RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes, including supplier identification, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation

Conduct spend analysis, supplier risk assessments, and category strategy development aligned with organizational resilience goals

Build and maintain a vetted supplier network capable of rapid mobilization and scalable support during critical events

Support contract lifecycle management with an emphasis on emergency readiness terms, compliance, and performance obligations

Collaborate with legal, operations, and emergency management teams to ensure contract flexibility and supplier accountability

Develop playbooks, dashboards, and tools that enhance procurement responsiveness during natural disasters and high-impact operational disruptions

Qualification

Emergency procurement protocolsRapid sourcing methodologiesSupplier relationship managementContract negotiationProcurement technologiesAnalytics dashboardsBachelor’s degreeProcurement experienceVendor management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

3–5 years of procurement or sourcing experience, ideally within chemical plants, utilities, or energy infrastructure

Experience working in large, matrixed organizations of 5,000+ employees

Deep knowledge of emergency procurement protocols, rapid sourcing methodologies, and vendor management

Proficiency with AI-enabled sourcing platforms, analytics dashboards, and procurement technologies

Strong experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and analytical evaluation

Company

Primary Services

Primary Services is a staffing and recruiting company offering direct hire, temp-to-hire position.

Founded in 1988

Houston, Texas, USA

11-50 employees

http://primaryservices.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Regina Mellinger

President & CEO

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