Strategic Energy Procurement Leader

Caturus Management Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caturus platform, operated by Caturus Management Services, LLC, in Houston, TX, seeks a Procurement Lead to manage strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships.

This role drives the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing and negotiation through supplier performance and cost optimization, partnering with operations, engineering, and finance to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions compliant with policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field required.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or CSCP preferred.
• Experience developing procurement strategies that ensure supply and price competitiveness.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving procurement challenges.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa).
• Proven track record of cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process including bid prep, evaluation, negotiation, and PO management.
• Define procurement process requirements and improve tools, reporting, controls and adoption.
• Maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and drive risk mitigation.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, project teams to align procurement with objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and vendor consolidation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and ethics.
• Support capital projects and procurement planning with effective execution.

Skills

Procurement principles

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication & relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field

CPSM/CSCP certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

The Caturus platform, operated by Caturus Management Services, LLC, in Houston, TX, seeks a Procurement Lead to manage strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships.

This role drives the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing and negotiation through supplier performance and cost optimization, partnering with operations, engineering, and finance to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions compliant with policy.