Procurement Manager

18h18 hours ago

Gulf Island

Houston, US · Full-time · $110,000 – $140,000

About this role

The Procurement Manager plays a critical role in ensuring Gulf Island secures goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business goals. This role oversees the entire procure-to-pay process while driving cost savings and supplier performance.

Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and implementing procurement strategies, identifying reliable suppliers, and evaluating sourcing options between local and global markets. The manager forecasts purchasing needs based on production requirements and negotiates pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings.

Collaboration is key as the Procurement Manager works closely with finance, operations, legal, and engineering teams to align procurement goals with broader organizational initiatives. The role also involves leading and mentoring procurement team members, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring ethical interactions across all stakeholders.

This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement through data analysis, KPIs tracking, and implementation of ISO-standard procurement policies. The ideal candidate will mitigate supply chain risks and manage ethical sourcing and sustainability practices in a dynamic EPC environment.

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
Strong leadership capabilities and ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives
Identify reliable suppliers, evaluate sourcing options (local vs. global), and onboard vendors
Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings
Oversee the entire procure-to-pay (P2P) process and ensure timely purchasing of materials, goods, and services
Monitor and manage supplier performance (quality, delivery, pricing, reliability) and mitigate supply chain risks
Lead and mentor procurement team members while collaborating with finance, operations, legal, and engineering teams
Track and analyze procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, cycle time) and generate reports for leadership
Implement and improve procurement policies and procedures per ISO standards, including vendor pre-qualifications, evaluations, grading, and replacement