The Procurement Specialist is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective procurement solutions across a multi-site operation.
Manage sourcing activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection
Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and general terms and conditions for procurement agreements
Support and lead contract lifecycle activities including renewals, benchmarking, and performance tracking
Oversee procurement operations, ensuring purchase orders and requisitions align with agreed terms
Conduct vendor performance analysis, focusing on safety, service quality, and delivery metrics
Act as a key liaison between procurement and cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and Finance
Support procurement systems, including acting as a subject matter expert for Procure-to-Pay platforms
A successful Procurement Specialist should have:
Minimum 5+ years of procurement or Buyer experience within industrial, engineering, or operational environments
Proven experience negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier relationships
Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, contract management, and procurement processes
Experience with Procure-to-Pay systems (Coupa preferred) and ERP platforms (SAP preferred)
Ability to analyze supplier performance and drive cost savings initiatives
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, operational setting
Warehouse or inventory experience is advantageous
What's on offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work for a globally recognized organization with strong operational footprint
Exposure to complex, multi-site procurement operations
Career progression within a structured and growing procurement function
Collaborative, safety-driven working environment
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Procurement Specialist, we encourage you to apply today!
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$75,000–$80,000 Per Year
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Website
https://www.michaelpage.ca/
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
Benchmarkingunmatched
Bid Analysisunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Financeunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P)unmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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