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**Kelly** is currently seeking an experienced **Sourcing Specialist** for a long-term opportunity in the **Lake Jackson, Texas** area! The Sourcing Specialist sources and manages a portfolio of products or services to improve cost position and supply security in the market through application of the strategic sourcing process. This role receives a moderate level of guidance and direction while building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers.

The Sourcing Specialist will perform the following duties:

+ Manage a portfolio of products and services to improve cost position and supply security in the market through application of the strategic sourcing process.

+ Utilize business acumen and analytics to drive value from the market and influence stakeholders.

+ Negotiate, execute, and implement commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the commercial area and/or geography.

+ Support labor sourcing needs for assigned sites (including site access updates/facilitation, SMAT input, AMSL/Site Sourcing Guide updates, supplier invoice and tax payment resolution, etc.).

+ Perform duties as focal point for NA Sourcing

+ Utilize and Update Purchasing/Sourcing work databases and tools (such as Zycus, SAP, Power BI, AMSL, etc.) in the execution of duties.

Required qualifications:

+ A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking

+ A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred qualifications include:

+ A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience

+ A degree discipline in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

+ Working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities

+ Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers

+ Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline

+ Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations

+ Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

+ Demonstrating competencies in the areas of leadership, initiative teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness

+ Strong work ethic and the ability to remain productive

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Good interpersonal skills

+ Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills

+ A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks

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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.