Procurement Representative - Sugarland

Join Burrow Global for an exciting contract assignment with a premier client in the Sugar Land TX area. Were seeking an experienced Procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced process-driven environment and can own strategic sourcing across capital projects and plant operations. If youre a relationship-driven negotiator with a passion for cost savings quality and risk management in the petrochemical sector this is your next big move.

What Youll Do

- Elevate supplier onboarding: set up new vendors in GEP (a leading sourcing platform similar to Ariba) and ensure a seamless vendor kickoff

- Drive supplier qualification: own onboarding documentation certifications and pre-qualification processes to onboard only the best partners.

- Optimize supplier performance: monitor KPIs service levels and lead continuous improvement initiatives that drive value.

- Maintain robust vendor profiles: keep approved vendor lists up-to-date with accurate data performance history and risk signals.

- Lead sourcing campaigns: issue RFPs coordinate pre-bid walkthroughs manage RFIs and tabulate bids with clear commercial and technical evaluation.

- Shape contracting strategy: facilitate strategy sessions (lump sum T&M etc.) and collaborate with legal and procurement to finalize Master Service Agreements when needed.

- Drive bid excellence: coordinate pre-bid activities ensure thorough bid evaluation and guide award decisions.

- Manage post-award execution: generate POs oversee invoicing and ensure smooth financial administration during project execution.

- Ensure compliance and risk controls: monitor insurance certifications safety records and regulatory requirements for all vendors.

- Archive with precision: maintain organized procurement documentation for easy audits and future reference.

- Strategic category management: perform spend analyses assess supplier bases gather market intelligence and conduct risk assessments.

- Deliver real value: lead strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve cost savings quality improvements and risk mitigation.

- Influence and stakeholder alignment: champion procurement policies drive adherence to strategic sourcing and partner with cross-functional teams.

- Maintain data integrity: keep sourcing activity records contracts and supplier performance in procurement systems with accuracy.

What Youll Bring

Education: Bachelors degree in supply chain logistics or a related field.

Experience: 710 years of procurement experience in petrochemical refinery or similar process industries.

Core Skills:

- Superior negotiation contract management and supplier relationship management.

- Strong analytical capability to interpret market data cost drivers and financial models.

- Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (GEP experience a plus) and advanced MS Excel.

- Personal Traits: collaborative leader who can influence stakeholders a proactive problem-solver and a meticulous organizer who thrives on creating order from complexity.

Why This Is a Great Fit

- Impact: Directly influence cost quality and risk outcomes on major capital projects.

- Growth: A contract role with exposure to strategic sourcing contracting strategy and supplier performance optimization.

- Environment: Dynamic petrochemical setting with a clear path to contribute meaningfully from day one.

- Location: Sugar Land TX area with potential for onsite collaboration and hands-on vendor engagement.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority