Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Description

About Us:

At Tomball Controls, we specialize in manufacturing custom fuel tanks, custom sound attenuated enclosures, and access platforms for emergency power generators.

We are proud to serve clients across various industries, providing them with high-quality power packaging solutions to meet their specific requirements. With years of experienced team members and a commitment to excellence, we have built a reputation for delivering reliable and durable products on time and within budget.

Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for optimizing a company's procurement by analyzing spending, researching markets, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to achieve best value, quality, and risk mitigation, using data analytics and technology to create efficient, cost-effective supply chains aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of spend, market trends, and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities.
• Identify, assess, select, and build strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance.
• Lead contract negotiations, manage RFPs/RFQs, and ensure favorable terms and compliance.
• Implement strategies to reduce costs and improve quality, driving maximum value for the business.
• Develop and implement improvements for sourcing, logistics, and inventory processes.
• Work closely with internal departments to understand needs and align sourcing strategies.
• Utilize data analytics, ERP systems, and potentially AI tools for informed decision-making. NetSuite knowledge would be a plus.
• Other job duties and assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• 10+ Years proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or related roles.
• Strong ability to analyze data, interpret market info, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and potentially sourcing/spend management software.
• Problem-solving, planning, detail-orientation, and multitasking

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.  
• May require up to 10% travel

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Tomball Controls is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tomball Controls is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.