Procurement Specialist - Houston, TX

Certarus Ltd.•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing materials, equipment, and services in support of Certarus operations. This role will manage procurement activities from request through delivery, work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and help drive cost savings, process improvements, and inventory optimization across the organization. The successful candidate will be an experienced procurement professional capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
3+ years proven experience working as a procurement specialist, ideally in oil & gas, compression, manufacturing, maintenance, or heavy equipment supply
Understanding of business drivers and ability to develop work and execution plans to meet objectives
Demonstrated experience in creating new contracts, renewing existing contracts and negotiating contracts with new and existing suppliers
Ability to plan, delegate and evaluate progress toward goals for multiple ongoing projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills and organizational capabilities; detail oriented; capable of working in an autonomous environment; as well as in collaborative groups
Commitment to strong HSE and Trade Control Compliance culture
Able to travel to meet vendors and suppliers as necessary

Nice To Haves

Experience with import/export regulations an advantage
Experience across both the US & Canada an advantage

Responsibilities

Manage and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in a timely manner
Handle medium- to high-complexity procurement requests from field operations and corporate departments
Source materials, equipment, and services to ensure best value and timely delivery
Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations to support purchasing decisions
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to improve pricing, service levels, and lead times
Assist with supplier onboarding and vendor performance management
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively resolve delivery or supply chain issues
Support inventory planning initiatives by identifying critical stock requirements and replenishment needs
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and hub personnel to understand procurement requirements and priorities
Support capital projects by sourcing equipment and coordinating procurement activities as assigned
Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures
Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, standardization efforts, and process improvements
Provide guidance and support to junior procurement team members as needed
Escalate significant supply, pricing, or vendor issues to procurement leadership when necessary