Procurement Manager

ContourGlobal; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ContourGlobal in Houston is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Procurement team, reporting to the Head of Procurement Operating Assets. You will lead regional governance, performance, and planning, partnering with Operations and Strategic Procurement to drive procurement excellence and sustainable value.

The role focuses on managing procurement plans, leading complex procurements up to USD 100k, ensuring policy compliance, and aligning activities with enterprise strategies, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years in procurement or operations management in energy (thermal/renewable).
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance and processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP. English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Governance & Planning: maintain monthly Procurement Plans and secure approvals from Plant Managers and Finance.
• Operational Oversight: oversee regional procurement activities and lead complex procurements up to USD 100,000.
• Strategic Alignment: identify sourcing opportunities and involve Strategic Procurement for high-value initiatives.
• Performance Management: monitor cycle time, plan accuracy, and supplier performance; drive improvements.
• Stakeholder & Escalation Management: partner with regional leadership, Finance, and business stakeholders; resolve escalations.

Skills

Procurement governance

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Procurement Manager

Houston/Hybrid

ContourGlobal, a KKR company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) focused on developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets across Europe, North and South America, with a presence in Africa and Asia. The company currently manages 6 GW of installed capacity across multiple technologies and asset classes, with an additional 1.3 MW of renewables under construction and nearly 12 GW under development.

Job Summary

As a Procurement Manager, you will join our Procurement team, reporting to the Head of Procurement Operating Assets. You will lead regional procurement governance, performance, and planning while partnering closely with Operations and Strategic Procurement to drive procurement excellence and deliver sustainable value across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Planning

• Ensure all assets maintain accurate, monthly updated Procurement Plans.
• Validate procurement scope, value, timing, and contract visibility.
• Ensure Procurement Plans receive the required approvals from Plant Managers, Finance, and other relevant stakeholders.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee regional procurement activities and ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Lead complex procurements and mid‑value negotiations (USD 50,000 to USD 100,000) in partnership with Operations.
• Ensure the appropriate use of framework agreements and adherence to procurement thresholds.

Strategic Alignment

• Identify strategic sourcing opportunities and engage Strategic Procurement where value can be created.
• Ensure early involvement of Strategic Procurement for high‑value, critical, or cross‑regional sourcing initiatives.
• Align regional procurement activities with enterprise category strategies and procurement frameworks.

Performance Management

• Monitor key procurement performance indicators, including cycle time, Procurement Plan accuracy, and supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement efficiency, cost optimization, and planning discipline.

Stakeholder & Escalation Management

• Serve as the primary procurement partner for regional leadership, Finance, and key business stakeholders.
• Manage procurement escalations and facilitate resolution of complex or cross‑functional issues.
• Foster alignment between Operations, Strategic Procurement, and other business stakeholders.

Key Outcomes

• Deliver strong regional procurement performance across cost, efficiency, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Procurement Plans across all assigned assets.
• Build effective partnerships between Operations and Strategic Procurement to ensure the right sourcing approach for each initiative.
• Identify and elevate strategic sourcing and value creation opportunities.
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement across the region.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 7‑10 years of procurement or operations management within the thermal and/or renewable energy industry, including regional or multi‑entity procurement operations.
• Skills: strong understanding of procurement governance, sourcing, and procurement processes; experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP); professional proficiency in English.
• Travel requirements: Ability to travel based on business needs.

What Drives Your Application Forward

• Leadership and coordination skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Analytical thinking with a data‑driven approach to decision making.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Strong decision making and problem‑solving skills.
• Organizational awareness and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.