Sourcing Specialist

Job Description: Sourcing SpecialistKey DetailsJob Title: Sourcing SpecialistLocation: Houston, TX 77073Employment Type: Contract (W‑2 only)Work Arrangement: 100% onsiteContract Length: One-year contractCompensation: $35–$40 per hour Role SummaryThe Sourcing Specialist supports procurement activities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on buyer-side execution within Oracle ERP systems. This role requires daily navigation across multiple Oracle modules, close coordination with internal planning teams, and frequent communication with suppliers to support production, service, and repair operations. Success in this position depends on attention to detail, strong system navigation skills, and the ability to manage complexity and urgency simultaneously. Key ResponsibilitiesCreate, manage, and maintain Purchase Orders (POs) in OracleReview and validate Purchase Order Requisitions (PORs) prior to PO creationConfirm supplier setup and material availability within OracleNavigate multiple Oracle screens and modules to: Review PO historyCheck inventory and supply/demand data (view-only)Provide accurate status updates to planning teamsPrepare PO and part status reports outside of Oracle, typically using Excel, to support production meetingsManage Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), including: Regular interaction with approximately five core suppliers out of a total supplier base of nineHandling releases, expediting activities, and payment follow-upSupport farm-out and repair sourcing activities, coordinating with approximately twenty suppliers over short cycle timesCommunicate with suppliers via email and Microsoft Teams calls to: Request quotes (RFQs)Expedite materialsClarify commercial and operational requirementsMaintain complete and accurate documentation to ensure auditability and proper attachment of supporting materials to purchase orders QualificationsHands-on buyer-side experience using Oracle ERP systems, including daily navigation across multiple modules and screens (OSCAR and/or PASCAL)Strong understanding of procurement workflows and how information flows through Oracle systems, beyond basic data entryAbility to manage high volumes of purchase activity while handling multiple priorities and complex requirementsProven ability to operate effectively in a role with a high level of internal and external communicationBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma or GED with at least four years of sourcing experience Preferred QualificationsDirect experience using Oracle OSCAR and/or Oracle PASCALExperience in Oil & Gas environments, particularly those involving production-driven urgency, downtime sensitivity, and supplier expeditingBackground supporting aero-derivative or turbomachinery service and repair operations, including components such as buckets, nozzles, and repair or overhaul partsExperience in service, repair, or maintenance-focused procurement environments, including MRO or repair shop operationsFamiliarity with SAP or other modern ERP systems, provided the candidate can clearly articulate buyer-side workflows and navigation logic