Our Client, a Multinational Energy Company , is looking for a Procurement Specialist/ Project Assistant to join their team in El Passo,TX!

Pay: $40/hour

***This is a 3 Month Long Contract That Will Be Extend To 12 Months!***

As the Procurement Specialist/ Project Assistant you will be the boots on the ground working with a Project Manager on ‘change of supplier’ projects focused on components used to make their electrical distribution projects. You will oversee the buyer/ procurement process following up with members of the plant and local suppliers for activities derived from the scope of the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Propose cost reduction projects/ ideas (Quality value add & Change of supplier) within his/her perimeter in consistency with the Purchasing strategy goals.
• Contribute to the correct financial analytics maintenance via the regular and constant update of financial tools.
• Support the procurement strategy for supplier consultation & selection.
• Support and/or lead all the activities related the supply qualification system in plant according with the responsibility matrix defined.

Sourcing/Procurement:

• iSAVE management/maintenance
• Initiate and manage Request for Quote through SSP-SRM
• Coordinate 3F's, Build Up and Samples as related to Project execution ERP update 'Workflows/One Shuttle:
• Update SL, Leadtime's, MoQ, New Part Creation. ERP update 'Workflows/One Shuttle:
• Update PIR and Vendor change.
• PO Placement coordination (tools, samples and production)
• Optimize logistics/packaging conditions and requirements according to plant/project needs

Project management:

• Coordinate activities related to project needs & procurement activities. Oversee risk analysis to align procurement with project targets.
• Drive prioritization activities considering plant/project needs.
• Resolve supplier/plants/cross functional groups conflicts.
• Coordinate part qualification activities.
• Collect productivity improvement ideas from the support functions.

Required Skills & Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering and/or Supply Chain or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, purchasing or Project Management.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not a must
• Familiarity with SAP, along with knowledge of engineering/manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including supplier management, cost analysis, and inventory management.
• Experience with commodities like stampings, sheet metal fabrication, plastics, or electronics.
• Excel and database management