Procurement Manager

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

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Procurement Manager

Full Time Houston, TX, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. has been elevating America since 1916 . With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We've played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Job Overview

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing purchasing and procurement operations across all Bigge locations, managing approximately $80MM in annual purchasing spend. This role reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager and manages 8 direct reports (Buyers and Expeditors) while partnering closely with Inventory, Service, and Operations teams to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing of parts, materials, services, and equipment in support of shop and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop procurement staff including Buyers and Expeditors.
• Oversee daily purchasing activities, requisition review, purchase order creation, and order expediting.
• Partner with Inventory, Service, and Operations leadership to forecast demand, develop sourcing strategies, 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.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’sdegreeinSupplyChain,Business,orrelatedfieldpreferred.
• 5+yearsofprogressivepurchasingorprocurementexperience.
• Priorleadershiporsupervisoryexperiencerequired.
• Strongnegotiation,analytical,andproblem-solvingskills.
• ProficiencywithERPsystems (D365 preferred)andMicrosoftOffice(Excel,Word,Outlook).
• Process-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to establish standardizedprocurementprocedures,improveworkflows,andmaintain purchasing compliance.
• Knowledgeofconstructionand/ordiesel-poweredequipmentpreferred.
• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.