We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join the Sterling team. This role will be based out of  Houston, TX .  This position will report to the Director, Sourcing & Procurement.

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for:

·        Developing, optimizing, implementing, and managing sourcing strategies and relationships with Direct Material Suppliers in North America. 

·        Participating in contract negotiations, vendor selection, and supplier performance management. 

·        Collaboratively working cross functionally with business stakeholders to drive down variable costs and assure cost competitive, sustainable supply of critical raw materials.

·        Manage a Raw Material Portfolio of $100+ million in spend

·        Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and new technologies to achieve optimum pricing and supply strategy.

·        Track and report cost savings and cost avoidance from sourcing initiatives.

·        Negotiate, implement, and manage contracts, ensuring adherence to all company policies and targets related to raw material sourcing.

·        Identify opportunities for new supply options and make recommendations to reduce cost, mitigate risks, and optimize net working capital.

·        Establish, analyze and report metrics to track vendor performance. Conduct performance and business review meetings with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement and value propositions.

·        Serve as a primary point of contact to develop and manage relationships with key suppliers and service providers.

To be successful in this role you will:

·        Be experienced in strategic sourcing tasks (RFx, tendering, negotiation, strategy development). 

·        Strong negotiation, analytical, and technical skills required

·        Basic understanding in respect to changing global markets

·        Ability to drive change through organization

·        Be well organized and analytical

Education & Experience:

Minimum Four Year Degree with focus on supply chain, procurement, chemistry and/or business or equivalent

Industry experience

·        A minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in sourcing

·        Experience in Chemical manufacturing and/or oil & gas desired. 

·        High-level knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) 

·        Preferred experience working with ERP (SAP)