Procurement Director Houston, TX

OVERVIEW

The Procurement Director is responsible for the leadership, management, and execution of procurement operations supporting assigned business units and projects. This position oversees purchasing, expediting, procurement administration, and supplier performance activities to ensure project cost, schedule, quality, and contractual requirements are achieved. The Procurement Director works closely with project management, engineering, construction, materials management, and supply chain leadership to effectively execute procurement strategies, mitigate supply chain risks, and support successful project delivery. This role has a significant impact on project performance, supplier execution, procurement efficiency, and overall business unit results.

ABOUT S&B

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides leadership and direction for supply chain personnel within the assigned business unit, including purchasing, expediting, and procurement administration.

EDUCATION:

Normally requires a Bachelor''s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible procurement and supply chain experience supporting industral engineering and construction projects may be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of procurement, supply chain, or contracts administration experience supporting industrial, energy, chemical, refining, power, manufacturing, or EPC projects.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience leading procurement personnel and project procurement activities.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement execution for complex engineering and construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating purchase orders, service agreements, and supplier commercial terms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, expediting, material management, scheduling, and cost controls.
• Experience identifying and mitigating procurement and supplier-related risks affecting project performance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement technologies, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage all procurement, expediting, and procurement administration activities in support of assigned business units and project execution requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement of equipment, materials, and services to support project schedules, budgets, and client requirements.
• Direct procurement teams in the execution of sourcing, bidding, evaluation, negotiation, award, and purchase order administration activities.
• Monitor procurement status, supplier performance, and critical equipment deliveries to proactively identify and resolve issues affecting project cost, quality, or schedule.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with suppliers and service providers to support successful project execution.
• Evaluate supplier performance and support supplier qualification, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, construction, materials management, project controls, and supplier quality personnel to ensure effective execution of procurement activities.
• Support proposal development activities by providing procurement execution plans, supplier budget pricing, market information, lead time assessments, and procurement risk evaluations.
• Monitor market conditions, material availability, supplier capacity, and lead times to support project planning and procurement decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, delegated authority requirements, contractual obligations, and ethical business practices.
• Support implementation of sourcing strategies, supplier agreements, and procurement initiatives developed by executive supply chain leadership.
• Lead resolution of procurement-related commercial issues, supplier claims, change orders, and delivery disputes.
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate procurement personnel while supporting succession planning and professional development initiatives.
• Manage procurement staffing plans and resource allocation to support current and projected workload demands.
• Support and optimize utilization of the India procurement team to improve project execution, workload balancing, and procurement efficiency.
• Review procurement performance metrics and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency, supplier performance, and project support.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and successful project delivery.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering specifications, contracts, commercial agreements, technical documents, industry publications, and governmental regulations. Ability to prepare reports, procedures, correspondence, executive summaries, and commercial recommendations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executives, clients, suppliers, project teams, and business leaders.

Strong negotiation, relationship management, and communication skills are essential to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Occasionally, will participate in a field trip to job site. This requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance. Lifting to 25 pounds may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normally will work in an office environment, but occasionally will participate in a field trip to job site which may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, fumes, and airborne particles.

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