Procurement and Contracts Lead

About the Role

Location: Houston, Texas (also considered: Austin, TX or Dallas, TX). Reports to the Director, Supply Chain Management. The Procurement and Contracts Lead will manage overall procurement functions (contracting and purchasing) on major projects, overseeing organization, reporting, and performance to ensure successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop project bidders list.
• Prepare bid packages and issue Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ).
• Conduct bid opening and evaluation, and handle negotiations and clarifications.
• Formulate and issue purchase orders (POs) and contracts.
• Collaborate with clients to define scope, KPIs, budgets, workflows, and procedures.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Responsible Engineers, and the reporting manager to coordinate purchasing needs.
• Coordinate with expeditors, SQS Coordinator, and Logistics Coordinator as needed.
• Communicate delays and schedule conflicts to the project team.
• Engage with client procurement representatives and vendors to ensure all procurement activities are addressed.
• Proactively manage PO change management processes and close out POs and contracts once requirements are met.
• Manage deadlines and provide appropriate communication to relevant parties when schedule conflicts arise.
• Oversee large, complex packages, fabricated equipment, modules, site contracts, and services.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct procurement staff on large projects.
• Work collaboratively with all project stakeholders.
• Prepare the project Procurement Plan.
• Ensure adherence to departmental and corporate policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Liaise with other functions to align procurement and project objectives.
• Interface with project and supplier/contractor personnel to resolve commercial issues.
• Evaluate supplier/contractor performance regarding cost, timeliness, deliveries, and product quality.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, in line with WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, environmental studies, business, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of supply chain‑related experience.
• Several years of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Oracle‑based SCM systems.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek and occasional travel as project requirements dictate.

Skills

• Strong relationship management, problem‑solving, analytical, and negotiation abilities.
• Effective communication of technical, business, and administrative concepts.
• Superior organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Decision‑making and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to multitask and respond efficiently to changing priorities.
• Coaching mindset: accepts guidance, provides feedback, and promotes continuous improvement.
• Leadership that fosters a positive environment rooted in communication, ownership, and camaraderie.
• Commitment to building and maintaining WSP’s brand and reputation internally and externally.

Benefits

WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model along with a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans, aimed at providing health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices, WSP designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. The firm is dedicated to serving local communities and partners with clients to help communities prosper.