Senior Sourcing Specialist

Location: Onsite in Houston, TX

Pay

$30.00–$33.00 per hour

Schedule

8:00am–5:00pm

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives supporting Engineering & Construction Services. In this role, you’ll partner with business stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies, lead complex procurement events, negotiate contracts, and strengthen supplier relationships. You’ll help deliver value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, process improvement, and effective contract management. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, influencing cross-functional partners, and managing multiple complex initiatives at once.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies and competitive procurement events for engineering, construction, and professional services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, commercial terms, and risk provisions with suppliers.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships that support operational needs and capital projects.
• Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement solutions aligned with company goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, supplier consolidation, and risk reduction.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including amendments, renewals, funding strategies, and performance monitoring.
• Support large capital projects with procurement guidance and timely sourcing execution.
• Analyze spend, market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and other teams to resolve complex procurement issues.
• Mentor junior procurement professionals and share category expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related area.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex service agreements and commercial contracts.
• Strong stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and drive results across multiple functional teams.
• Experience supporting capital projects or working in utility, industrial, infrastructure, engineering, or construction environments is preferred.

Performance Metrics

• Sourcing and contracting strategies support business objectives.
• Supplier performance and service levels improve.
• Cost-saving and broader value opportunities are identified and implemented.
• Procurement cycle times improve while governance and controls are maintained.
• Strong, trusted partnerships are established with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Benefits

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.