Our client, a leader in energy technology, is seeking a Procurement Specialist 3 to join their team. As a Procurement Specialist 3, you will be part of the Gas Services division supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a solid understanding of contract management which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Procurement Specialist 3 **Location:** Houston, TX **Pay Range:** $52.00 per hour **What's the Job?** + Perform complex buying strategies to purchase and arrange timely deliveries of supplies and materials. + Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for medium/high value aerospace and industrial components. + Resolve complex delivery, quality, or other related problems with purchases and invoices. + Update project plans and purchasing systems; review and analyze requisitions and supply plans. + Negotiate prices, terms, and quality requirements while preparing requests for quotes. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor’s degree or related work experience (8+ years) required. + 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing/commodity management. + Excellent commercial, contractual, and project management acumen. + Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. + Strong Excel skills and experience in continuous improvement methodologies including Lean & 6 Sigma. **What's in it for me?** + Career growth and development opportunities. + Supportive work culture. + Company paid health and wellness benefits. + Paid time off and paid holidays. + 401K savings plan with company match. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.