Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Location: Houston, TX
Employment Type: Temp (12 months)
Industry: Manufacturing
Compensation: $54.28/hr.
Schedule: 40 hours/week - 1
st shift
About the Opportunity:
- We are seeking a Accounting Specialist to support sourcing, supplier management, and procurement strategy activities within a dynamic and global supply chain environment.
- In this role, you'll collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost optimization, contract performance, supplier development, and procurement excellence while supporting business objectives and operational success.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
- People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
- This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
- Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
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What You'll Do:
- Develop and implement sourcing and commodity strategies that support business objectives, cost targets, and supply chain performance.
- Lead supplier negotiations, contract management activities, and awarding strategies to secure optimal pricing, delivery, and commercial terms.
- Manage supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and delivery.
- Analyze market trends, sourcing opportunities, and procurement risks to develop strategic recommendations and mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business needs, sustainability goals, and operational requirements.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management within a complex, global environment.
- 5+ years of experience working with a global supplier base in a matrix organization.
What Sets You Apart:
- Master's Degree.
- 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.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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Nov 04, 2026