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Strategic Procurement Specialist

Houston, TX 11.5 Months
Contract $51.3/hour - $56.3/hour






Accepted: .doc, .docx, .pdf, - max 20MB
Posted: Nov 03, 2026
Ref: GDTXAP36

Position Overview


As a Strategic Procurement Specialist within the client's Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team, you will play a key role in developing and running a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain. Your day will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. You will be responsible for supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing to ensure the procurement function contributes to affordable clean energy.

How You’ll Make an Impact
Implement commodity strategies and define local/regional material field strategies for non-pooled commodities.
Plan negotiations, define awarding strategies, and prepare sourcing board approvals while ensuring alignment with pooling opportunities.
Negotiate local, regional, or multi-site contracts, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
Manage relationships with assigned suppliers, contributing to the EcoSystem commodity strategy and developing a preferred supplier list.
Analyze market trends and leverage insights to optimize procurement strategies.
Monitor supplier performance, report important data, and encourage early supplier participation in cost reduction efforts.
Identify and mitigate procurement risks while implementing strategic measures.
Ensure contractual terms are aligned with business needs by collaborating with strategic commodity management teams.

What You Bring
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within a complex, global environment.
Bachelor's or Master's degree or CIPS qualified
Strong commercial, contractual, and project management acumen.
Outstanding Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Familiarity with component manufacturing processes and quality standards.
Experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organization.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


Your well-being Matters

Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Strategic Procurement Specialist


Reference Number: GDTXAP36
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