Director of Procurement & Estimating

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives in Houston is seeking a Director of Procurement & Estimating to lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost control for multifamily construction projects. You will oversee procurement and estimating teams, drive KPI-based performance, and partner with Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to deliver accurate pricing, contracts, and timely deliverables.

The role is in-office in NW Houston with a strong emphasis on strategic partnerships and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, construction management, or related field.
• 10+ years procurement experience, ideally in multifamily construction.
• 5+ years leadership experience.
• Proven vendor negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier management results.
• Strong grasp of procurement, estimating, budgeting, and construction ops.
• ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Independent, composed under pressure, with high integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build procurement strategies that maximize cost, quality, and value.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure best pricing and terms.
• Develop rebate programs, freight agreements, extended terms, and strategic partnerships.
• Centralize procurement and maintain accurate pricing data; monitor market trends, pricing, and availability.
• Oversee PO review and approval; ensure alignment with budgets and standards.
• Review deposits for compliance; partner with Accounting/AP on invoice discrepancies.
• Establish controls that improve purchasing efficiency and accountability.
• Lead, coach, and develop Procurement and Estimating Managers.
• Set KPIs and productivity metrics; build a culture of accountability and growth.
• Support hiring, performance, development, and retention.
• Grow Managers into independent, effective leaders.
• Direct performance of both departments; drive process improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and profitability.
• Evaluate procedures, workflows, and systems; partner with Operations, Sales, Accounting, HR, IT, and Executive Leadership.
• Deliver actionable reporting on performance and opportunities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor negotiation

Cost reduction

Budgeting

Cross-functional

Supply chain knowledge

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Director of Procurement & Estimating

Job ID#: 41696

Up to $150K + bonus | Fully in office | NW Houston

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Build procurement strategies that maximize cost, quality, and value
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure best pricing and terms
• Develop rebate programs, freight agreements, extended terms, and strategic partnerships
• Centralize procurement and maintain accurate pricing data; monitor market trends, pricing, and availability

PO & Financial Controls

• Oversee PO review and approval; ensure alignment with budgets and standards
• Review deposits for compliance; partner with Accounting/AP on invoice discrepancies
• Establish controls that improve purchasing efficiency and accountability

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Procurement and Estimating Managers
• Set KPIs and productivity metrics; build a culture of accountability and growth
• Support hiring, performance, development, and retention
• Grow Managers into independent, effective leaders

Operational Excellence

• Direct performance of both departments; drive process improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and profitability
• Evaluate procedures, workflows, and systems; partner with Operations, Sales, Accounting, HR, IT, and Executive Leadership
• Deliver actionable reporting on performance and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years procurement experience, ideally in (multifamily) construction
• 5+ years leadership experience
• Proven vendor negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier management results
• Strong grasp of procurement, estimating, budgeting, and construction ops
• ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Independent, composed under pressure, with high integrity and attention to detail

Success Looks Like

• Lower costs and better supplier terms
• Stronger vendor relationships and purchasing leverage
• Improved PO, invoice, and budget accuracy
• Higher productivity across both departments
• Strong, accountable teams and scalable, profitable processes
• A trusted strategic partner to Operations and Executive Leadership