Procurement Lead – Primoris Design & Construction

Primoris Engineering is need of an experienced Procurement Lead to join our Houston-based team! In this collaborative role you’ll be tasked with ensuring systems and processes are meticulously followed, monitoring and growing supplier relationships, and supporting multiple clients, all while supporting your team and leading them to success. Have EPC experience? Have a sparkling personality with a knack for negotiating? Apply today, and get to know The Power of Primoris for yourself!

The Procurement Lead will be responsible for guiding and managing the Houston-based procurement team in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. This role involves implementing and upholding company-wide processes and procedures, while ensuring the team operates effectively within those frameworks. The Lead will structure the team based on defined roles and individual skill sets, fostering growth through mentorship and development. A key focus will be cultivating fair and sustainable relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring Primoris secures the most competitive pricing available. Through a strategic, market-informed approach, the Procurement Lead will position the company for long-term success and competitiveness within the industry. Relationships across the supply chain will be built on a foundation of transparency, accountability, and ethical practices, ensuring sustainable partnerships that deliver lasting value.

Functional Requirements

• Ensure procurement systems and processes are consistently followed, maintained, and continuously improved.
• Monitor team performance against company policies and key performance indicators (KPIs), driving ongoing improvement.
• Support the growth and development of the procurement team to enhance overall organizational capability.
• Oversee supplier qualification, selection, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead purchasing agents and buyers in building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor agreements.
• Own strategic purchasing initiatives that strengthen the company’s competitive market position.
• Collaborate with project teams to align equipment and material requisition timing with engineering schedules.
• Partner with the legal department to develop contracts that reflect industry standards, risk profiles, and market competitiveness.
• Maintain supplier performance KPIs and work collaboratively with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage multiple client needs and priorities on a daily basis.
• Provide regular updates and support to the immediate supervisor.
• Deliver high-quality work in accordance with project specifications.
• Negotiate with suppliers,
• Develop and grow new and existing supplier relationships

Qualification Standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required; experience with Viewpoint is preferred.
• Strong expertise in developing and adhering to procurement procedures and strategic plans.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to foster effective team collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to follow both verbal and written instructions with accuracy and professionalism.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Extensive procurement experience within the midstream engineering and construction industries is preferred; preference will be given to EPC experience.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

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