Procurement Leader - Drive $80M Spend & Supplier Strategy

Bigge Crane and Rigging; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

FSAs/HSAs

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging in Houston, TX is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement across all locations and manage approximately $80MM in annual purchasing spend. This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and supervises 8 direct reports, collaborating with Inventory, Service, and Operations teams to source parts, materials, services, and equipment for shop and field operations.

The ideal candidate will drive cost-reduction initiatives, forecast demand, develop sourcing strategies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive purchasing or procurement experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (D365 preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Process-oriented mindset with standardized procurement procedures and compliant workflows.
• Knowledge of construction and/or diesel-powered equipment preferred.
• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days; Medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSAs/HSA; BYOD reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop procurement staff including Buyers and Expeditors.
• Oversee daily purchasing activities, requisition review, purchase order creation, and order expediting.
• Forecast demand with Inventory, Service, and Operations to reduce stock-outs and minimize excess inventory.
• Analyze purchasing data and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Track and report procurement performance against defined metrics, including PO cycle time, cost savings %, and on-time delivery %.
• Resolve vendor, quality, pricing, and delivery issues.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and conduct regular reviews to improve service quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and procurement best practices.
• Lead procurement process improvement efforts through training, technology, and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Forecasting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems (D365)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bigge Crane and Rigging in Houston, TX is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement across all locations and manage approximately $80MM in annual purchasing spend. This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and supervises 8 direct reports, collaborating with Inventory, Service, and Operations teams to source parts, materials, services, and equipment for shop and field operations.

The ideal candidate will drive cost-reduction initiatives, forecast demand, develop sourcing strategies,