Lead Procurement Specialist

Company: System One
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Lead Procurement Specialist

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Houston, TX 77042

System One is seeking a Lead Procurement Specialist in Houston, TX to be responsible for medium and high critical materials, equipment, and subcontracts sourcing events. This is a great opportunity to join a respected client in the engineering and construction services sector!

A Lead Procurement Specialist is expected to lead small groups and substitute in place of the Project Procurement Manager (PPM) performing and carrying out PPM related responsibilities. Additionally, a Lead Procurement Specialist should develop negotiating strategies, assign work, plus oversee and mentor lesser tenured peers; e.g. Procurement Coordinator I and II. The Lead Procurement Specialist is also responsible for sourcing activities for both estimating support on projects in the Deal Development phase and Procurement Execution activities during the life cycle of a project from RFP solicitation through the Award phase. The Lead Procurement Specialist must also be proficient in performing commercial analysis of Bidders proposals, writing and submitting recommendations of award and conducting Bidder conferences. Responsibilities also include engaging and maintaining Supplier relationships on awarded contracts, communicating with key internal and external stakeholders and maintaining overall transparency with the Project Management Team (PMT).

Important Details:

6-month contract opportunity with possibility of conversion to a permanent role


Pay rate up to $60/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please note this is an exempt (salaried) position and any overtime will be paid out at straight time overtime and NOT time and a half


Work schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm


Weekly pay


Benefits after 30 days (health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc.)


401k after 30 days


Job offer will be contingent on drug screen and background check




Responsibilities:

Focus on the contract life-cycle management and administration, and the overall supplier management and relationship building


Has the primary responsibility in the establishment of core contract management processes and contract content in order to monitor and manage contract compliance


Participate in procurement project management teams to support contract compliance


Identify issues, propose solutions, provide negotiation support and resolve contractual issues


Advise in Master Agreement Program Contract Development


Participation in Deal Development and support in estimating efforts including issuing Request for Information (RFIs)


Lead in procurement execution for medium to high criticality sourcing events, commensurate with level of procurement experience, including:


Conduct research and develop sourcing strategies for assigned items


Develop supplier lists and issue RFP packages, and RFP amendments accordingly, for various medium to high criticality/complex equipment, material and services at best value to our client


Develop performance-based scopes of work and understand specifications & drawing packages


Develop negotiating strategies


Conduct bidder conferences and coordinate discussions between bidders and technical personnel


Perform evaluation of proposals and conduct supplier negotiations


Write supplier recommendations that explain and support the source selection process and decision


Understand terms and conditions and contract formation


Negotiate award of contracts to suppliers


Support contract administration and subcontract management


Participate in supplier and subcontractor kick-off meetings


Participate in supplier and subcontractor close-out meetings


Scope and negotiate contract change orders and amendments


Participate in weekly procurement meetings


Work Leader for teams with partial supervision responsibilities such as assigning work, overseeing Level 1 and Level 2 activities and providing backup support to Project Procurement Manager


Mentorship role to team and other procurement personnel


Manage work in fast-paced environment, focused on complex, higher profile technical items


Provide support to other procurement personnel as needed


Maintain knowledge of procurement processes and procedures and execute in accordance with our client's standard operating procedures


Maintain knowledge of Oracle, Dragnet, PPMS, and other job-specific IT support systems


Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, engineers, construction and key stakeholders and personnel




Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED


Minimum 5-7 years of related experience


Shall have the ability to work independently, think and plan ahead and bring issues to attention of management. Ability to operate Microsoft suite. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented and provide accurate work products


Experience using Microsoft Office Productivity tools (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) (preferred)


Experience creating document templates and workflows in industry digital document approval platforms like DocuSign and Adobe Sign would be beneficial


Some travel may be necessary 25% or less (when required)




Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or a diploma with equivalent working experience in lieu of a degree


5-7 years related industry experience preferred


Preferred large industrial construction procurement experience


Prefer experience in multiple industrial market sectors


Prior experience interfacing with client and engineering entities preferred




Physical Demands:
Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Work Environment:
Work will be in a conservative corporate office environment operating and functioning at a fast pace. Working out of cubicles near other various colleagues who are also in cubes. Some may refer to these workspaces as cube farms. Our corporate campus includes an on-site caf-- with various daily breakfast, lunch and snack-time selections, a sizeable fitness center equipped with various state of the artwork out equipment & weights, outdoor walking/jogging-path, herb garden, basketball half-court, sand-volleyball court, soccer field, as well as a clinic with a certified nurse practitioner. Office noise will be low and generally consist of cube neighbors phone-calls, conversations and/or laughter. You can expect people to treat you with friendliness and respect throughout the campus.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. System One maintains a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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