Senior Manager - Procurement Operations

Procurement People; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Procurement People is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager – Operations to lead the North America procurement team. You will drive regional procurement operations across multiple facilities, manage indirect spend, and optimize supplier relationships to align with global strategy.

The role focuses on delivering best-in-class service for operations, developing the team, and reporting TPV performance with a focus on cost savings and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering (or equivalent work experience).
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• CPSM or CIPS certification completed or in progress.
• 10+ years of procurement/category management experience in industrial, manufacturing, or process-driven sectors.
• 5+ years of team leadership, with a strong track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement team to deliver best-in-class service across operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and site requirements.
• Oversee indirect procurement and coordinate shared services resources to support procurement leads across various locations.
• Drive professional development within the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Report on performance and value delivery (TPV), identifying and implementing opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Lead the development and execution of category management strategies and support sourcing activities across all regional sites.
• Act as the main procurement contact for senior business stakeholders, building strong internal and external partnerships.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes, supplier onboarding, and performance monitoring using industry best practices.
• Utilize ERP and procurement platforms to analyze spend, manage pricing, and improve data visibility.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks to inform proactive sourcing strategies and ensure supply continuity.
• Lead procurement efforts for industrial services such as capital projects, engineering, maintenance, and construction support.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Project management

Sourcing strategy

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

MBA or Master’s degree (preferred)

CPSM or CIPS certification (in progress or completed)

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

GEP

SAP S4/HANA

Job description

About the Company:

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Procurement Manager – Operations to support in leading its North America Procurement team. This pivotal role will lead regional procurement operations across multiple facilities, including manufacturing plants, R&D centers, and corporate offices. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving procurement performance, managing indirect spend, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with global procurement strategy.

About the Role:

This role is essential for overseeing procurement operations and ensuring that the procurement team delivers best-in-class service across operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the procurement team to deliver best-in-class service across operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and site requirements.
• Oversee indirect procurement and coordinate shared services resources to support procurement leads across various locations.
• Drive professional development within the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Report on performance and value delivery (TPV), identifying and implementing opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Lead the development and execution of category management strategies and support sourcing activities across all regional sites.
• Act as the main procurement contact for senior business stakeholders, building strong internal and external partnerships.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes, supplier onboarding, and performance monitoring using industry best practices.
• Utilize ERP and procurement platforms to analyze spend, manage pricing, and improve data visibility.
• Monitor market trends and supply risks to inform proactive sourcing strategies and ensure supply continuity.
• Lead procurement efforts for industrial services such as capital projects, engineering, maintenance, and construction support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) completed or in progress.
• 10+ years of procurement/category management experience in industrial, manufacturing, or process-driven sectors.
• 5+ years of team leadership, with a strong track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.

Required Skills:

• Skilled in stakeholder engagement at both executive and operational levels.
• Experience with digital sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, GEP) and ERP systems (preferably SAP S4/HANA).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Deep understanding of commercial contracts, category management, and supplier performance management.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in industrial services procurement is a strong advantage.