Procurement Manager

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sesco Cement in Houston, TX is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the development and growth of the procurement function across capital projects, operations, and maintenance. You will bridge engineering, finance, and supplier relations to deliver cost-effective sourcing solutions and drive procurement transformation.

The role requires a strategic, technically oriented leader who can build a scalable procurement organization, guide a team of 3–6, and partner with Finance to strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 7+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain with capital projects.
• Experience sourcing complex technical and industrial services.
• Proven ability to negotiate commercial agreements and drive cost savings.
• Strong procurement controls, contract management, and supplier relations.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, finance, and projects.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Proven leadership in building teams and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, procurement, and contract management for capital projects, operations, maintenance, and construction services.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost, supply security, and efficiency.
• Partner with engineering, operations, finance, logistics, and project teams on sourcing needs.
• Manage procurement of complex technical scopes including mechanical, electrical, fabrication, EPC, and services.
• Negotiate commercial terms and supplier partnerships to maximize value and cash flow.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis and market insights.
• Establish procurement policies, controls, and SAP governance processes.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and purchasing plans for financial predictability.
• Assess supplier markets, risks, and trends for informed sourcing decisions.
• Lead and mentor procurement team; scale organization as we grow.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to make procurement proactive and data-driven.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Negotiation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Cost Optimization

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

SESCO is a rapidly growing U.S. distributor of cement and construction materials and operates within a diversified international group of companies generating approximately $3 billion in annual revenue. Cement distribution plays a critical role in supporting U.S. infrastructure, commercial development, and manufacturing supply chains. SESCO is actively expanding its distribution network through new terminals, satellite locations, and strategic partnerships while evaluating opportunities for organic growth and acquisitions to strengthen its national footprint. The company operates with a lean leadership structure that provides team members direct exposure to senior decision makers and meaningful involvement in strategic initiatives.

Procurement Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Position Summary

The Procurement Manager will lead the development and growth of the company's procurement function while supporting capital projects, facility expansions, operations, maintenance, and supply chain requirements.

This role requires a strategic, technically oriented procurement leader who can bridge engineering, operations, finance, and supplier relationships to deliver cost-effective sourcing solutions. The successful candidate will drive procurement transformation through improved processes, supplier management, commercial negotiations, budget planning, and procurement controls.

Initially partnering closely with Finance, the Procurement Manager will help strengthen procurement governance, cash flow visibility, and SAP-driven processes while building a scalable procurement organization capable of supporting continued business growth. The role is expected to lead a team of approximately 3 employees, with anticipated growth to 5 to 6 team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing, procurement, and contract management activities supporting capital projects, operations, maintenance, materials, equipment, and construction services.
• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies that improve cost, supplier performance, security of supply, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with engineering, operations, finance, logistics, and project teams to align sourcing strategies with technical and business requirements.
• Manage procurement of complex technical scopes including mechanical, electrical, fabrication, maintenance, EPC, and construction services.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, payment terms, and strategic supplier partnerships to maximize value and improve cash flow.
• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier consolidation, and competitive sourcing.
• Establish and enhance procurement policies, controls, workflows, and SAP governance processes.
• Develop procurement budgets, forecasts, and purchasing plans to improve financial predictability and resource planning.
• Assess supplier markets, risks, and trends to support effective sourcing decisions and supply continuity.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and services while resolving supplier performance, quality, contractual, and invoicing issues.
• Support greenfield and brownfield projects, facility expansions, terminal developments, and geographic growth initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members while building a scalable procurement organization.
• Partner with senior leadership to transform procurement into a proactive, data-driven, and strategically managed business function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience, including capital projects and construction-related procurement.
• Experience sourcing complex technical and industrial services, equipment, and project-based contracts.
• Demonstrated success negotiating commercial agreements and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Strong understanding of procurement controls, contract management, supplier relationship management, and category strategy.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and project management teams.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Proven leadership experience developing teams, processes, and organizational capabilities.
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• Contract Negotiation & Supplier Management
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation
• Capital Project & Construction Procurement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Procurement Governance & SAP Controls
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
• Supplier Risk & Performance Management
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Procurement Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.