Procurement Manager in Houston, Texas at Gulf Island

Main Purpose:

The Procurement Manager plays a critical role in ensuring Englobal secures goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively and in alignment with business goals.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives
• Identify reliable suppliers and evaluate sourcing options (local vs. global)
• Forecast purchasing needs based on production or business requirements
• Identify, evaluate and onboard vendors
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships ensuring a high level of transparency and ethical interaction not only with suppliers but with internal company stakeholders
• Monitor and manage supplier performance (quality, delivery, pricing, reliability etc.) and risk
• Negotiate pricing, terms and contracts to achieve cost savings
• Draft, review and manage contracts and service agreements
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions
• Analyze spending and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Manage procurement budgets and track expenditures
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for purchasing decisions
• Oversee the entire procure-to-pay (P2P) process
• Ensure timely purchasing of materials, goods and services
• Implement and improve procurement policies and procedures per International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards inclusive of vendor pre-qualifications, evaluations, grading and if needed replacement
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulations
• Manage ethical sourcing and sustainability practices
• Mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., delays, shortages and geopolitical risks)
• Lead and mentor procurement team members
• Collaborate with finance, operations, legal and engineering teams
• Align procurement goals with broader organizational initiatives
• Track and analyze procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance and cycle time)
• Generate reports for leadership
• Use data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
• Ensure optimal stock levels (avoid overstocking or stockouts)
• Support demand planning and forecasting
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
• 8+ years experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
• Proven working experience as a Procurement Manager
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• Experience using supply chain and procurement systems (ERP, SAP etc.)

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Supply Chain / Procurement software and systems
• Computer and office supplies

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed indoors.

Englobal a Gulf Island Company will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Englobal a Gulf Island Company, must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Englobal a Gulf Island Company, will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Englobal a Gulf Island Company is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Englobal a Gulf Island Company, employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Englobal a Gulf Island Company. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Englobal a Gulf Island Company, hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.