Sr. Procurement Specialist (A Group UPD)-Houston,TX

Purpose of the positionSporadic Construction General Affairs PurchaseAbnormal Issue Handling for Incoming MaterialsLocal Sourcing & Vendor DevelopmentCollaborate with Local Team EfficientlyDuties and ResponsibilitiesLocal Sourcing & Vendor Management: Conduct local sourcing for factory setup demands, including on-site audits.Develop and manage suppliers (ETD/ETA performance tracking).Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.Negotiation & Cost Management:Perform cost analysis, price negotiations, and contract management.Mitigate procurement risks and ensure compliance with regulations.Procurement Operations: Manage routine tasks: PO placement, payment processing, and document verification.Address on-site abnormal issues promptly.Submit documents to CM/Accounting for local legal entity setup.Reporting & Improvement:Prepare summary reports and update project status.Propose lean initiatives to shorten lead time (LT) and optimize processes.Education and Work ExperienceBachelor's Degree3-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.Sourcing experience preferredSupervisionReports to Site ManagerWorking ConditionsOffice-based role in a fast-paced environmentMust respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projectsUpdated: July 2025SkillsProficiency in Office Apps (Excel/PowerPoint)Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred due to frequent interactions with suppliers and internal teams in Taiwan/China.Business NegotiationCost AnalysiPowered by JazzHR