professional alternativesHouston, TX
Director of Procurement & Estimating
Director of Procurement & Estimating
Director of Procurement & Estimating
professional alternativesHouston, TX
26 days ago
Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionAll Other Specialty Trade ContractorsNew Multifamily Housing Construction
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)To Apply for this Job Click HereJob ID#: 41696 Director of Procurement & Estimating Up to $150K + bonus | Fully in officeNW Houston Procurement & Vendor Management Build procurement strategies that maximize cost, quality, and value Source, evaluate, and negotiate with vendors to secure best pricing and terms Develop rebate programs, freight agreements, extended terms, and strategic partnerships Centralize procurement and maintain accurate pricing data; monitor market trends, pricing, and availabilityPO & Financial Controls Oversee PO review and approval; ensure alignment with budgets and standards Review deposits for compliance; partner with Accounting/AP on invoice discrepancies Establish controls that improve purchasing efficiency and accountability Leadership & Team Development Lead, coach, and develop Procurement and Estimating Managers Set KPIs and productivity metrics; build a culture of accountability and growth Support hiring, performance, development, and retention Grow Managers into independent, effective leaders Operational Excellence Direct performance of both departments; drive process improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and profitability Evaluate procedures, workflows, and systems; partner with Operations, Sales, Accounting, HR, IT, and Executive Leadership Deliver actionable reporting on performance and opportunities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management, or related field 10+ years procurement experience, ideally in (multifamily) construction 5+ years leadership experience
- Proven vendor negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier management results
- Strong grasp of procurement, estimating, budgeting, and construction opsERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Independent, composed under pressure, with high integrity and attention to detail
- Success Looks LikeLower costs and better supplier terms
- Stronger vendor relationships and purchasing leverage
- Improved PO, invoice, and budget accuracy
- Higher productivity across both departments
- Strong, accountable teams and scalable, profitable processes
- A trusted strategic partner to Operations and Executive Leadership
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Level
Manager
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Purchasing Managers
Industry
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Posted
26 days ago