Procurement Specialist, Construction & Facilities

World Kinect•Houston, TX

9d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

World Fuel supports a growing network of Cardlock and Retail fuel locations across North America. As our footprint continues to expand, we are seeking a Procurement Specialist to support construction, facilities, maintenance, and contractor sourcing activities across our site network. This role is ideal for someone with experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, facilities coordination, construction support, or project administration who enjoys working in a fast-paced and evolving environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with project managers, operations teams, contractors, and suppliers to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, vendor management, facilities coordination, construction administration, contractor management, or project support.
Experience working with contractors, suppliers, or third-party service providers.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business systems such as ERP, purchasing, or procurement platforms.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting construction, facilities, maintenance, contractor management, or capital improvement projects.
Experience in retail, fuel, convenience store, property management, multi-site operations, or related industries.
Familiarity with purchase orders, service agreements, bid processes, and vendor compliance requirements.
Experience coordinating vendors and contractors across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Source contractors, suppliers, and service providers for construction, maintenance, and facility projects.
Obtain and evaluate bids, proposals, and pricing from vendors.
Support vendor selection by comparing pricing, capabilities, service levels, and project requirements.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with contractors and suppliers across multiple regions.
Coordinate vendor onboarding activities and ensure required compliance documentation is maintained.
Partner with project managers to support construction, maintenance, and capital improvement initiatives.
Track procurement activities and help ensure materials and services are delivered according to project schedules.
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to help resolve project-related issues.
Support cost management efforts by assisting with project purchasing and budget tracking.
Assist with purchase order creation, processing, and tracking.
Support contract administration, renewals, and vendor documentation management.
Maintain contractor insurance certificates, service agreements, and compliance records.
Ensure procurement and vendor records remain organized, accurate, and up to date.
Support sourcing efforts for facility repairs, maintenance services, and site improvement projects.
Coordinate contractor scheduling and service delivery across multiple locations.
Track vendor responsiveness, service quality, and overall performance.
Assist operations teams with vendor-related questions and procurement needs.
Maintain procurement databases, vendor records, and spend tracking tools.
Assist with invoice review, reporting, and cost management initiatives.
Monitor procurement activity and support continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.