Buyer III

Ernest-Gordon-Recruitment-Limited; League City (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest-Gordon-Recruitment-Limited in League City, TX seeks a Buyer III to own CAPEX and strategic procurement. You will lead RFQs/RFPs, develop sourcing strategies, and drive supplier negotiations across equipment, services and materials in a regulated industrial setting.

The role requires 5+ years as a buyer, strong contract management experience, and collaboration with Engineering, Operations and QHSE. Coupa P2P and SAP exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Buyer, with Level 2 Buyer capability
• Experience with CAPEX procurement
• Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation experience
• Experience overseeing supplier management and contract lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX and strategic procurement activities across equipment, materials, services and requirements; develop sourcing strategies and drive supplier selection.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, Terms & Conditions, service agreements and long-term contracts; manage drafting, redlining, renewals, benchmarking and KPIs.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and QHSE to meet cost, quality, safety and delivery objectives.
• Provide procurement operations oversight, supplier/com contractor compliance, PO escalations, and act as a Coupa P2P/SAP resource.

Skills

CAPEX procurement

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

RFQs/RFPs

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Coupa P2P

SAP

Tools

Coupa P2P

SAP

Job description

Salary: USD85000 - USD90000 per annum + +Insurance +Pension +Benefits

Buyer III – CAPEX & Strategic Procurement

League City area, TX

Are you an experienced Buyer ready to take ownership of strategic procurement, supplier relationships and high-value projects within a safety-driven industrial environment?

Do you have strong experience across CAPEX procurement, complex sourcing, commercial negotiation and contract management, with the ability to work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and QHSE?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading U.S. chemical operator as a Buyer III, taking a senior role across strategic sourcing, CAPEX procurement, supplier management and contract strategy.

The ideal candidate will lead complex RFQs and RFPs, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial terms and general Terms & Conditions, and manage supplier performance and contract lifecycle activities across the business.

This is an opportunity to operate at a senior level, influencing procurement strategy while working cross-functionally with key stakeholders and suppliers in a highly regulated industrial environment.

THE ROLE:

• Lead CAPEX and strategic procurement activities across equipment, materials, services and operational requirements, developing sourcing strategies, managing complex RFQs/RFPs and driving competitive supplier selection.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, general Terms & Conditions, service agreements and long-term contracts, while managing contract drafting, redlining, renewals, benchmarking, KPIs and supplier performance.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and QHSE to develop procurement and contract strategies, evaluate supplier proposals and ensure cost, quality, safety and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Provide oversight of procurement operations, supplier and contractor compliance, PO escalations and supply-chain issues, while acting as a senior procurement resource and Coupa P2P Super User with SAP exposure.

THE PERSON:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Buyer, with demonstrated Level 2 Buyer capability, ideally within maintenance, engineering, industrial operations or a similar environment, with experience supporting CAPEX procurement.
• Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation experience, including complex RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, commercial terms and general Terms & Conditions.
• Experienced in contract management and procurement systems, with Coupa P2P required and SAP preferred; strong knowledge of procurement processes, cost estimation, taxes and contract fundamentals.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier-management skills, able to operate independently across Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and QHSE; CPM/ISM certification and warehouse/inventory experience are advantageous.

REF: INDTOM

CAPEX, Procurement, Buyer III, Strategic Sourcing, Industrial Purchasing, Vendor Management, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Management, ERP, Coupa P2P, SAP, Commercial Terms, Equipment Procurement, Stakeholder Engagement

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.