PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR, BEAUMONT, TX, USA – #5913

The Opportunity

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently recruiting a Procurement Supervisor for our client, an established industrial organization located in Nederland, Texas.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on procurement professional to lead purchasing and warehouse operations within a dynamic industrial environment. The successful candidate will oversee procurement activities, supplier relationships, contract administration and inventory management while ensuring the timely, cost-effective delivery of materials and services essential to plant operations.

Reporting within the site’s leadership structure, the Procurement Supervisor will provide day-to-day direction to purchasing and warehouse personnel, drive operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with corporate procurement standards, safety requirements and ethical business practices.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Contract Management

• Oversee purchasing activities, contract administration and the acquisition of goods and services to support plant operations.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including execution, documentation, compliance and ongoing administration.
• Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve competitive pricing, quality standards and reliable delivery.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with established financial controls, corporate policies and ethical business practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs, improve purchasing efficiencies and minimize commercial risk.
• Maintain effective supply arrangements that balance inventory availability, cost and operational reliability.

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Provide oversight of warehouse operations, inventory control and material management systems.
• Ensure critical materials and equipment are available to support plant maintenance, reliability and operational requirements.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining appropriate service levels and cost controls.
• Coordinate warehouse coverage, material availability and the disposition of surplus or obsolete equipment.
• Support effective integration between purchasing, warehouse, maintenance and operational teams.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach and develop purchasing and warehouse personnel.
• Establish team priorities, manage workloads and monitor individual and departmental performance.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute departmental objectives aligned with site business priorities and corporate procurement strategies.
• Ensure employees and contractors comply with company policies, procedures and applicable safety standards.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, performance evaluation and ongoing relationship management.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Coordinate supplier negotiations and resolve purchasing or delivery issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, service and reliability.
• Support vendor management initiatives and procurement best practices across the organization.

Systems, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and improve procurement systems, procedures, reporting and performance metrics.
• Monitor compliance with corporate procurement standards and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support procurement requirements associated with plant turnarounds, maintenance activities and capital projects.
• Collaborate with internal departments to anticipate material and service requirements.
• Participate in corporate procurement initiatives and share best practices across operating locations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure activities align with applicable Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Quality (HSSEQ) requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of industrial procurement experience, strong leadership capabilities and a practical understanding of purchasing and warehouse operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in procurement, contract administration, materials management or commercial operations within an industrial environment.
• Minimum 2 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, supplier negotiations, contract administration and inventory management.
• Experience with computerized procurement, warehouse or asset management systems; familiarity with IBM Maximo is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience supporting industrial maintenance, plant turnarounds or capital project procurement.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills across multiple departments and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop employees.
• Sound commercial judgment with a commitment to ethical procurement practices.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to operational improvement and cost management.

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time position based in Nederland, Texas.
• Monday through Friday, generally between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., following a 9/80 work schedule.
• Additional hours, including occasional weekends or holidays, may be required based on operational needs.
• Limited travel, potentially up to 10%.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on procurement performance, inventory optimization and operational reliability within an established industrial organization.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, strengthen supplier partnerships, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the operational success of a complex industrial facility.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced procurement professional with strong industrial experience and proven leadership capabilities, we encourage you to apply.

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. specializes in connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations across North America.

Our Talent Is Finding Yours.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending their resume as an MS Word document to info@indemand.ca.

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Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.