Procurement Manager

Mustang Cat; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mustang Cat seeks a Procurement Manager to drive sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships in the Houston area. This role will focus on cost efficiency in equipment, parts, and logistics procurement while collaborating with various departments to align procurement decisions with operational goals.

The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in procurement, preferably in equipment rental or construction. Strong negotiation skills and analytical capabilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience in equipment rental, construction, industrial services preferred.
• Proven experience managing vendors and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key spend categories.
• Establish and manage relationships with OEMs and service providers.
• Drive cost discipline aligned to Central Operations targets.
• Ensure timely procurement of parts, services, and operational supplies.

Skills

Strong negotiation and vendor management capability

Analytical and financial acumen

Understanding of procurement processes

Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders

Experience with ERP or procurement systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Company Overview

Mustang Rental Services is a leading equipment rental provider serving the Houston and Beaumont metro regions, operating a diversified fleet spanning general rental and heavy equipment across a multi‑branch network. The company supports construction, industrial, infrastructure, and energy customers with a strong focus on uptime, utilization, execution discipline, and capital efficiency.

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiency across all procurement activities. This role supports both Rental Services (RS) and Heavy Rents (HR) by ensuring timely, cost‑effective acquisition of equipment, parts, services, and logistics support. The Procurement Manager partners closely with Fleet, Service, Central Logistics, Operations, and Finance to align procurement decisions with utilization goals, capital efficiency, and operational performance. This is a strategy and execution role, accountable for cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing Strategy & Vendor Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across key spend categories (equipment, parts, hauling, services, consumables)
• Establish and manage relationships with OEMs, dealers, and service providers
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure competitive cost structures
• Evaluate supplier performance and enforce service level expectations

Cost Control & Spend Management

• Drive cost discipline across procurement categories aligned to Central Operations targets
• Identify savings opportunities and reduce cost‑to‑serve across operations
• Monitor market pricing trends and ensure competitiveness of supplier agreements
• Track and report procurement savings and cost performance

Fleet & Capital Procurement Support

• Partner with Fleet Manager on equipment sourcing, purchase timing, and vendor selection
• Support capital planning through pricing analysis and supplier negotiations
• Align procurement decisions with fleet mix strategy and utilization targets
• Assist in evaluating OEM vs. secondary market purchasing strategies

Operational Procurement & Execution

• Ensure timely procurement of parts, services, and operational supplies to support uptime and execution
• Support Service teams with vendor sourcing for repairs, specialty work, and subcontracted services
• Coordinate with Central Logistics on hauling vendor sourcing and cost control
• Remove bottlenecks in procurement that impact customer delivery or job execution

Standardization & Process Discipline

• Establish procurement policies, approval thresholds, and standard vendor processes
• Improve purchasing visibility and control through standardized workflows
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures across branches and departments
• Support system utilization and data accuracy for purchasing activity

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop dashboards for tracking spend by category, supplier, and region
• Analyze procurement trends and identify areas for optimization
• Provide data‑driven insights to support cost, capital, and vendor decisions
• Support monthly business reviews with procurement performance updates

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field preferred

Experience

• 7‑10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
• Experience in equipment rental, construction, industrial services, or asset‑intensive industries strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing vendors and negotiating contracts

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and vendor management capability
• Analytical and financial acumen (cost modeling, spend analysis)
• Understanding of procurement processes and supply chain dynamics
• Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems

Attributes

• Cost‑focused and disciplined
• Analytical and data‑driven
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Results‑oriented with execution focus
• Collaborative across multiple functional teams

Key Outcomes of the Role

• Reduced cost‑to‑serve across procurement categories
• Improved supplier performance and accountability
• Optimized equipment and service sourcing aligned to business needs
• Increased visibility and control over procurement spend
• Strong alignment between procurement, fleet, and operational execution

Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.