Procurement Specialist - Hybrid Schedule

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI seeks a Procurement Specialist to support a multi-site industrial and petrochemical operation in Houston. You will drive safe, cost-effective procurement solutions, manage sourcing, and ensure alignment with negotiated terms.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Finance. Experience with Procure-to-Pay systems and ERP platforms is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of procurement or Buyer experience in industrial, engineering, or operational environments.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, contract management, and procurement processes.
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay systems (Coupa preferred) and ERP platforms (SAP preferred).
• Ability to analyze supplier performance and drive cost savings initiatives.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, operational setting.
• Warehouse or inventory experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and general terms and conditions for procurement agreements.
• Support and lead contract lifecycle activities including renewals, benchmarking, and performance tracking.
• Oversee procurement operations, ensuring purchase orders and requisitions align with agreed terms.
• Conduct vendor performance analysis, focusing on safety, service quality, and delivery metrics.
• Act as a liaison between procurement and cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
• Support procurement systems, including serving as SME for Procure-to-Pay platforms.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Analytical skills

Tools

Coupa

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join a market-leading company within the industrial and petrochemical sector. This organization offers a dynamic, safety-first environment where you will play a key role in driving cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational excellence across multiple sites.

Market-leading organization within the industrial and petrochemical sector

Description

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective procurement solutions across a multi-site operation.

• Manage sourcing activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selection
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and general terms and conditions for procurement agreements
• Support and lead contract lifecycle activities including renewals, benchmarking, and performance tracking
• Oversee procurement operations, ensuring purchase orders and requisitions align with agreed terms
• Conduct vendor performance analysis, focusing on safety, service quality, and delivery metrics
• Act as a key liaison between procurement and cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, and Finance
• Support procurement systems, including acting as a subject matter expert for Procure-to-Pay platforms

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Procurement Specialist should have:

• Minimum 5+ years of procurement or Buyer experience within industrial, engineering, or operational environments
• Proven experience negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier relationships
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, contract management, and procurement processes
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay systems (Coupa preferred) and ERP platforms (SAP preferred)
• Ability to analyze supplier performance and drive cost savings initiatives
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, operational setting
• Warehouse or inventory experience is advantageous

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognized organization with strong operational footprint
• Exposure to complex, multi-site procurement operations
• Career progression within a structured and growing procurement function

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.