Procurement Representative - Sugarland

Join Burrow Global for an exciting contract assignment with a premier client in the Sugar Land, TX area. We’re 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 you’re 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 You’ll 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 You’ll Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field.

Experience: 7–10 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.

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