Senior Project Buyer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement contributions (matching)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks an experienced procurement professional to develop bid packages, issue RFQs, and evaluate supplier proposals for heavy industrial projects. You will negotiate terms, award purchase orders, and support project procurement efforts with a focus on safety and compliance.

The role requires 10+ years in industrial project procurement, familiarity with CPSM preferred, and the ability to mentor junior staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and application of company policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize effectively and execute procurement plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop bid packages and RFQs for procurement activities.
• Evaluate commercial proposals and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Expedite vendor data and equipment as needed for projects.
• Develop procurement plans for goods and services.
• Mentor less experienced procurement staff.
• Develop strategic sourcing agreements.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Organization

Project procurement

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

Job Scope

Generally responsible for developing bid packages, submitting Request for Quote (RFQ), evaluating commercial proposals, negotiating terms and conditions, and awarding purchase orders. Responsibilities could also include expediting of vendor data and equipment in support of various projects.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Familiarity with and utilization of department
• Familiarity with the execution of heavy industrial projects including chemical, refining, pulp and paper, power, and manufacturing.
• Interpreting project scopes, statements of work and project
• Developing procurement plans for the acquisition of goods and services in support of various
• Mentoring less experienced Procurement
• Developing strategic sourcing agreements

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Ideal Background

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in related field from an accredited university is highly preferred.

Experience

This position requires 10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in Supply Chain Management, specifically in Project Procurement.

Certification

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is highly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and application of company
• Ability to organize effectively and execute

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.