Strategic Procurement & Contracts Leader

WSP France; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Lead to join our Houston, Texas team, with consideration for Austin or Dallas. You will oversee procurement functions, contracting and purchasing on major projects, coordinating with Project Managers and Engineers to meet budgets and schedules.

You will drive bid processes, supplier negotiations, contract formation, and change management, while ensuring compliance with company policies and project objectives across Earth & Environment initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, environmental, business, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of supply chain experience.
• Several years of supervisory experience.
• Trains staff by providing guidance on work methods and procedures.
• Proficiency with Oracle based SCM systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand procurement and contracting procedures/workflows for pre- and post-award.
• Develop project bidders lists and bid package preparation.
• Issue RFPs/RFQs and manage bid openings/evaluations.
• Negotiate and clarify terms; form and issue POs and contracts.
• Collaborate with clients to define scope, KPIs, budgets, workflows and procedures.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Engineers to meet deadlines.
• Manage project purchasing needs with reporting manager.
• Liaise with vendors and client procurement representatives to address procurement issues.
• Closeout POs and contracts after requirements are met.
• Communicate schedule delays and changes to project teams.

Skills

Experience management

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/business or related

Tools

Oracle SCM systems

Job description

WSP is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Lead to join our Houston, Texas team, with consideration for Austin or Dallas. You will oversee procurement functions, contracting and purchasing on major projects, coordinating with Project Managers and Engineers to meet budgets and schedules.

You will drive bid processes, supplier negotiations, contract formation, and change management, while ensuring compliance with company policies and project objectives across Earth & Environment initiatives.