Senior Procurement Specialist - Direct Hire (Onsite: Odessa, TX)

The Senior Procurement Specialist under general supervision, plans sourcing of goods and services to support manufacturing, field operations or project management.

• Salary: $75,788.00 - $112,000.00 per year

Responsibilities:

• Execute Category Management strategies in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Create Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and organize competitive bidding processes to secure optimal quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Implement agreements for local procurement of goods and services not covered under Category Management.
• Develop, lead, and implement sourcing activities for field operations, focusing on Rentals, Equipment Repair & Maintenance, Welding, Fabrication & Machining, and general MRO categories.
• Lead and facilitate sourcing activities through tactical and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate vendor quotations using negotiation and sourcing analysis techniques, implementing contracts with a focus on quality, delivery, total cost, and service.
• Conduct Spend Analysis and discuss sourcing opportunities with stakeholders.
• Negotiate multi-year commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Assess supplier performance and conduct reviews to ensure compliance and quality.
• Manage complex operations or large expenditures as needed.
• Mentor and develop less experienced Procurement Specialists.
• Impact cost containment, efficiency, profitability, and operations through effective job tasks.

Education Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in negotiating and developing supplier relationships in Equipment Repair & Maintenance, Welding, Fabrication & Machining, and general MRO categories.
• Prior knowledge and experience working in SAP Ariba.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification.
• Basic procurement certification preferred.
• Skills typically acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience, including RFQ/RFP execution.
• Proficiency in data analysis using tools like Excel and Power BI.
• Experience in calculating Total Cost of Ownership for goods and services, especially in sourcing decisions.
• Experience working within an ERP system, preferably SAP.

Halliburton is an innovative leader in the oilfield services industry, providing products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy sector.  

Since starting out over a hundred years ago, Halliburton’s path to success has been built on growth. Today, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 1500 new openings every year, our talent needs have never been greater.  

That’s why Halliburton has partnered with Talent Solutions to meet their ongoing contingent staffing needs. If you want to grow your career alongside an industry leader that is changing the world of energy, then we look forward to connecting with you inside our Halliburton Contingent Workforce Network – your gateway to meaningful work opportunities all in one place.

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