Procurement Supervisor

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Supervisor to oversee purchasing operations for complex industrial, engineered-to-order projects in Houston, Texas. This position leads the sourcing and acquisition of materials, equipment, subcontracted services, and logistics while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for industrial projects by sourcing bulk materials, engineered equipment, instrumentation, subcontract services, shop services, and transportation support.
• Create, administer, and monitor purchase orders and blanket agreements to ensure accurate ordering, cost control, and timely delivery.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical packages to confirm purchasing requirements and align orders with project needs.
• Gather supplier quotations, compare commercial proposals, coordinate technical reviews, and award business based on quality, schedule, and value.
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to address delivery delays, quality concerns, and material issues that could affect production or project execution.
• Support estimating and proposal efforts by providing current pricing, supplier lead times, and market availability information during bid development.
• Supervise, coach, and develop procurement team members while reinforcing strong performance standards and continuous improvement practices.
• Serve as the departmental subject matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including user guidance, troubleshooting, and process consistency.
• Maintain supplier records, oversee vendor onboarding and status changes, track required insurance documentation, and assist with reporting related to leased or rented equipment.
• Provide purchasing support to manufacturing, facilities, and other internal teams by coordinating requisitions, supplier communication, and order fulfillment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of hands-on procurement experience in industrial or project-driven environments.
• 10+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing buyers or procurement personnel.
• Background purchasing materials, equipment, and services for industrial construction, fabrication, process equipment manufacturing, chemical processing, refinery, or petrochemical operations.
• Working knowledge of contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, purchase orders, requisitions, and sourcing processes.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for procurement planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central; familiarity with SharePoint, MRP, and supply chain systems is preferred.
• Strong ability to support bid preparation, pricing reviews, forecasting inputs, and cross-functional coordination in fast-paced project settings.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.