Purchasing and Supplier Support Specialist

Department: Power Systems Division (PSD)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irving-Las Colinas

Description

The Purchasing & Supplier Support Specialist manages comprehensive supplier engagement and end‑to‑end purchasing operations, including vendor onboarding, quotation analysis, purchase order (PO) creation and maintenance, invoice lifecycle management, cost/market analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives in order to support the Sales and Project Management teams. The role also provides system support, facilitates supplier performance reviews, contributes to contract and Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) processes, and partners with suppliers on forecasting, pricing, and financial-health alignment to ensure operational readiness and supply stability.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools including SLII, models and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships.
• Facilitates supplier meetings and performance reviews.
• Collaborates with suppliers on forecasting, pricing, and financial standing reviews.
• Manages purchasing lifecycle activities.
• Prepares, audits, and maintains purchase orders.
• Supports cost-control efforts.
• Coordinates invoice verification, auditing, and discrepancy resolution.
• Analyzes vendor aging invoice reports.
• Maintains procurement records.
• Supports supplier vetting, onboarding, and T&C reviews.
• Tracks supplier KPIs.
• Contributes to process improvement.
• Provides procurement system support..
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Procurement fundamentals and supplier management expertise.
• Analytical skills for pricing, forecasting, and financial evaluations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement platforms.
• High ethics, integrity, and confidentiality.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; bachelor's preferred.
• Two or more years of procurement experience preferred.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
  
  

Travel

• Up to 10% travel with occasional overnight stays.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods seated; occasional movement.
• Routine use of office equipment.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work primarily performed in a professional office environment.
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
  
  

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.