Sourcing Specialist
Houston Full-time Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
At a glance
Mid-level Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at Hays Electrical Services. Houston · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $77,000–$137,500 across the United States.
Estimated pay
Hays Electrical Services has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$77,000 – $137,500
What the middle half of mid-level recruiting & talent acquisition roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 787 postings that stated pay, median $98,000. Last updated Oct 19, 2026.
RoleRecruiting & Talent Acquisition
SeniorityMid-level
LocationHouston
EmploymentFull-time
PostedJul 23, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Research supplier markets and find vendors that meet sourcing needs
- Run RFQs and RFPs, then compare quotes using total cost of ownership
- Build bid assessments and recommend suppliers for awards
- Help qualify suppliers, negotiate commercial terms, and track market or supplier risks
- Hand awarded suppliers over to Purchasing for order execution
What you bring
- Three to five years of relevant experience in sourcing or a related area
- Experience using an ERP or procurement system
- A bachelor's degree is preferred, not required
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can balance supplier research, bid analysis, and commercial negotiations. You’ll support sourcing before Purchasing takes over execution.
From the employer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Sourcing Manager
Position Summary
Supports strategic sourcing through supplier research, competitive bidding, commercial analysis, negotiations, and market intelligence. Focuses on supplier selection and commercial optimization before purchasing execution.Key Responsibilities
- Conduct supplier market research and identify qualified suppliers.
- Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs.
- Analyze supplier quotations and total cost of ownership.
- Develop bid evaluations and award recommendations.
- Support supplier qualification and preferred supplier programs.
- Assist with negotiation of pricing, rebates, terms and blanket agreements.
- Monitor commodity markets and supplier risks.
- Transition awarded suppliers to Purchasing for execution.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Cost Savings
- Cost Avoidance
- Spend Under Contract
- Preferred Supplier Utilization
- RFQ Cycle Time
- Supplier Response Rate
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 3–5 years relevant experience.
- ERP/Procurement system experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.