Trident Consulting is seeking a
" Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement " for one of our clients in "
Remote " A global leader in business and technology services.
Role: Procurement Specialist Location: Houston, TX Duration: 12+ Months Pay: $35 40/hr on W2 (Inclusive all) Description:- Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in Oracle
- Review and validate requisitions (PORs) before PO creation
- Confirm supplier setup and availability in Oracle
- Navigate multiple Oracle screens to:
- Check PO history
- Review inventory and supply/demand data (view-only)
- Support planners with accurate status updates
- Support production meetings by preparing PO and part status outside of Oracle (typically in Excel)
- Manage Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs):
- Regular interaction with ~5 suppliers (out of ~9 total)
- Handle releases, expediting, and payment follow-up
- Support farm-out and repair activities, interacting with ~20 suppliers over short cycles
- Communicate with suppliers via email and calls (Teams) to:
- Request quotes (RFQs)
- Expedite materials
- Clarify requirements
- Maintain documentation for auditability and PO attachments
- Essential Requirements of the Role
Ideal:- Oracle OSCAR and/or Oracle PASCAL
- Hands on Buyer side use (not just exposure)
- Comfort navigating multiple modules/screens
Acceptable:- SAP or similar modern ERP only if the candidate can clearly articulate Buyer workflows and navigation logic
Not sufficient :
- Legacy systems
- Light ERP exposure
Desirable Attributes - Strong Buyer Mindset
- High Situational Awareness
- Organized
- Confident and professional communicator
- Detail Oriented
- Strong System Navigation ability
Tools or Software - Oracle Oscar and Oracle Pascal are MUST haves
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Microsoft Outlook and Teams
Education - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Sourcing)