Senior Procurement Specialist

TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company) in Houston seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, promote supplier performance, and drive cost optimization across the procurement function.

The role focuses on supplier risk management, governance, and continuous improvement of Procure-to-Pay processes while supporting digital transformation and policy compliance within a global energy services organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex RFQ and sourcing activities.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate terms and optimize supplier value.
• Support procurement savings and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews.
• Develop supplier risk mitigation and continuity plans.
• Support contract compliance and governance activities.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements.
• Analyze spend data and total cost of ownership.
• Track savings performance and recommend improvements.
• Support continuous improvement of P2P processes.
• Provide guidance and coaching to procurement team members.
• Monitor performance and support capability development.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

SCMP/CPSM asset

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Senior Procurement Specialist leads strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance management, cost optimization projects, and procurement process improvements. This role is responsible for driving procurement excellence, supporting digital transformation initiatives, and ensuring compliance with company policies and supply chain standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead complex RFQ and sourcing activities.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and optimize supplier value.
• Support procurement savings and cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance reviews.
• Develop supplier risk mitigation and continuity plans.
• Support contract compliance and governance activities.

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Identify and implement procurement process improvements.
• Analyze spend data and total cost of ownership.
• Track savings performance and recommend improvements.
• Support continuous improvement of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.

Digital Transformation

• Support procurement system enhancements and SAP rollouts.
• Promote technology adoption and process standardization.

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide guidance and coaching to procurement team members.
• Monitor performance and support capability development.
• Assist with workload management and operational continuity.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with QHSSE requirements, procurement policies, and ethical standards.
• Support governance initiatives, training, and data integrity efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Strong sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Professional designation (SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent) considered an asset.

Why Join TAQA?

Join a global organization where you can contribute to strategic procurement initiatives, drive operational improvements, and help deliver value across the supply chain while supporting a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.