Senior Construction Procurement Strategist

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead construction procurement for capital projects. This direct-hire, onsite role partners with executive leadership to drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and cost optimization across multimillion-dollar initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in category management and proven negotiation skills, with experience in large portfolios and capital programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or merchandising.
• Experience managing large procurement portfolios and negotiating high-value contracts.
• Experience supporting large capital projects or enterprise-level organizations.
• Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills with VP/C-suite collaboration.
• Experience with procurement software such as Coupa is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for construction materials, equipment, and services.
• Lead competitive bidding events, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations for multimillion-dollar projects.
• Build long-term partnerships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to improve quality, cost, and performance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Analyze spending, supplier performance, and market trends to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Drive supplier performance management, contract compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Present sourcing recommendations, financial analyses, and business cases to senior leadership.
• Support capital projects by ensuring procurement strategies meet budget, timeline, and operational objectives.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership and recommend innovative sourcing solutions.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Executive communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Addison Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead construction procurement for capital projects. This direct-hire, onsite role partners with executive leadership to drive sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and cost optimization across multimillion-dollar initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in category management and proven negotiation skills, with experience in large portfolios and capital programs.