Senior Procurement Specialist

Procurement People; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Procurement People invites a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead regional sourcing across a high-visibility industrial sector. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage substantial CAPEX and operational spend, and partner with site leadership and engineering to deliver value while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will leverage SAP and advanced Excel for spend analysis, cost modeling, and market insights, negotiating complex contracts and delivering measurable cost savings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Background in industrial manufacturing, construction materials, energy, chemicals, or mining.
• Track record of delivering procurement savings and leading supplier negotiations.
• ERP systems proficiency (ideally SAP) and cost modeling capability.
• Bachelor’s degree required; professional certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: lead regional sourcing strategies and RFx events.
• Spend Management: own CAPEX, MRO, and operational categories spend.
• Value Creation: identify initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership while maintaining safety and quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement: influence senior leaders and collaborate across functions.
• Contract Management: negotiate complex agreements and improve contract compliance.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: use SAP and Excel for spend analysis and market intelligence.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP or CIPS desirable

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

• Sector: Building Materials & Construction Solutions

The Opportunity

A leading global organization within the building materials and construction solutions sector is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to lead regional sourcing activities. Managing an annual spend of approximately $200M, this is a high-visibility role designed for a strategic professional capable of driving procurement excellence across a major operating region.

The Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will combine strategic sourcing, category management, and operational leadership to optimize supplier performance and deliver measurable cost savings. You will act as a key partner to site leadership, operations, and engineering teams to support both capital projects and day-to-day operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Execute regional sourcing strategies and lead competitive tender (RFx) events to secure high-value supplier agreements.
• Spend Management: Take full responsibility for a significant portfolio, including CAPEX, MRO, and operational categories.
• Value Creation: Identify and implement initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while maintaining strict service, quality, and safety standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Influence senior operational leaders and work cross-functionally within a matrix environment to align procurement activity with business objectives.
• Contract Management: Negotiate complex agreements and improve contract compliance across multiple sites.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize SAP and advanced Excel for spend analysis, cost modeling, and market intelligence.

The Person

We are looking for a results-driven procurement professional who thrives in fast-paced, complex industrial environments.

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Industry Fit: A background in industrial manufacturing, construction materials, energy, chemicals, or mining is essential.
• Track Record: Proven success in delivering significant procurement savings and leading comlex supplier negotiations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (ideally SAP) and a high level of analytical capability for cost modeling.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CIPS, or Supply Chain) are highly advantageous.
• Attributes: Resilient, adaptable, and a strong communicator capable of presenting business cases to senior stakeholders.
• Performance Bonus: 12% - 24%
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to operate within a highly visible function with clear paths for career progression.
• Environment: Join a safety-conscious, ethical organization committed to continuous improvement.