Sr. Procurement Specialist; Group UPD-Houston,TX

Position: Sr. Procurement Specialist (A Group UPD)-Houston,TX
Purpose of the position

Sporadic Construction

General Affairs Purchase

Abnormal Issue Handling for Incoming Materials

Local Sourcing & Vendor Development

Collaborate with Local Team Efficiently

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Local Sourcing & Vendor Management:

• Conduct local sourcing for factory setup demands, including on-site audits.
• Develop and manage suppliers (ETD/ETA performance tracking).
• Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.

2. Negotiation & Cost Management:

• Perform cost analysis, price negotiations, and contract management.
• Mitigate procurement risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

3. Procurement Operations:

• Manage routine tasks: PO placement, payment processing, and document verification.
• Address on-site abnormal issues promptly.
• Submit documents to CM/Accounting for local legal entity setup.

4. Reporting & Improvement:

• Prepare summary reports and update project status.
• Propose lean initiatives to shorten lead time (LT) and optimize processes.

Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's Degree
3-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.
Sourcing experience preferred

Supervision
Reports to Site Manager

Working Conditions
Office-based role in a fast-paced environment
Must respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projects

Updated:
July 2025

Skills
Proficiency in Office Apps (Excel/PowerPoint)
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred due to frequent interactions with suppliers and internal teams in Taiwan/China.
Business Negotiation
Cost Analysi