Procurement Specialist
3 days ago
Houston
Job Description We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Houston, TX 77073. This is a 12-month contract position paying $35.00 per hour, with a potential temp-to-perm opportunity based on performance and business needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with purchasing, sourcing, supplier coordination, and ERP systems, particularly Oracle. In this role, you will create and manage Purchase Orders, review requisitions, coordinate with suppliers, support production planning, manage Blanket Purchase Orders, and help expedite materials to meet business and production requirements. Schedule • Monday–Friday | Full-time schedule Key Responsibilities • Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in Oracle., • Review and validate requisitions (PORs) before creating POs., • Confirm supplier setup and availability within Oracle., • Navigate multiple Oracle screens to review PO history and inventory/supply-and-demand information., • Provide accurate PO and material status updates to planners., • Support production meetings by preparing PO and part-status reports, typically using Excel., • Manage Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs), including releases, expediting, and payment follow-up., • Maintain regular communication with approximately 5 key suppliers while supporting a broader supplier network., • Support farm-out and repair activities involving approximately 20 suppliers over short-cycle projects., • Communicate with suppliers through email and Microsoft Teams to request quotes, expedite materials, and clarify requirements., • Prepare and follow up on RFQs and supplier requests., • Maintain accurate documentation and PO attachments to ensure proper auditability and compliance., • Collaborate with planners, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve purchasing and material-related issues. Qualifications • Previous experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or supply chain., • Experience creating and managing Purchase Orders., • Experience working with Oracle or a similar ERP/procurement system., • Strong Excel skills and experience preparing reports or status updates., • Experience working directly with suppliers and managing supplier relationships., • Strong follow-up and expediting skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve purchasing or supplier-related issues., • Ability to maintain accurate documentation for audit and compliance purposes. RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you! RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties. \nCompany Description RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you! RightStone is a multi-divisional staffing company that has provided a People Focused, Client Driven, and Market Aware foundation to the ever-growing hiring ecosystem since 1996. As a member of the CSSI Family of Companies we provide focused Centers of Excellence both in Technical Staffing and National Recruitment Services. RightStone is the right choice. If you are looking for your next work home or to staff your department – WE ARE ON IT! RightStone’s Excellence Centered approach to contract, contract to hire, and direct hire services across the CONUS is backed by industry leading processes. Processes that steer Candidate Engagement and Client Serving to Success. Candidate Engagement Center of Excellence: Powered by skilled recruiters and human resources professionals, RightStone engages candidates and employees at multiple levels. Bringing the benefits of our strategic partnerships along with best in class support to our people means one thing – Our people are the critical aspect of our business! Client Servicing and Delivery Center of Excellence: RightStone’s account professionals and operations teams bring measurable value to our client’s hiring needs. Through controllable workflows, focused and scalable delivery models, and adaptable labor desk coordination we bring a transactional dialog that truly speaks to our clients. Our dedicated focus to our clients brings our most valuable asset to them – Our people! RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!\r\n\r\nRightStone is a multi-divisional staffing company that has provided a People Focused, Client Driven, and Market Aware foundation to the ever-growing hiring ecosystem since 1996. As a member of the CSSI Family of Companies we provide focused Centers of Excellence both in Technical Staffing and National Recruitment Services. RightStone is the right choice. If you are looking for your next work home or to staff your department – WE ARE ON IT!\r\n\r\nRightStone’s Excellence Centered approach to contract, contract to hire, and direct hire services across the CONUS is backed by industry leading processes. Processes that steer Candidate Engagement and Client Serving to Success.\r\n\r\nCandidate Engagement Center of Excellence: Powered by skilled recruiters and human resources professionals, RightStone engages candidates and employees at multiple levels. Bringing the benefits of our strategic partnerships along with best in class support to our people means one thing – Our people are the critical aspect of our business!\r\n\r\nClient Servicing and Delivery Center of Excellence: RightStone’s account professionals and operations teams bring measurable value to our client’s hiring needs. Through controllable workflows, focused and scalable delivery models, and adaptable labor desk coordination we bring a transactional dialog that truly speaks to our clients. Our dedicated focus to our clients brings our most valuable asset to them – Our people!