Supervisor, Procurement

Caturus Management Services•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Supervisor, Procurement oversees procurement and strategic sourcing activities that support downstream and upstream operations. The role supervises the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract administration, purchase order management, and supplier performance monitoring. It partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, projects, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. The position promotes consistent procurement processes, cost optimization, supplier accountability, and compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry standards. It also supports continuous improvement and alignment of procurement activity with operational priorities and business objectives. The supervisor provides day-to-day direction to procurement personnel as applicable, while personally handling sourcing and contract management for high-profile, high-value, or strategically significant initiatives. Caturus is a Houston-based private exploration and production company focused on developing natural gas formations in Texas and Louisiana. Its platform also includes Commonwealth LNG, a planned 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana. The organizations state a commitment to safety and responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
At least 10 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience.
Oil and gas industry experience.
Experience negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and service agreements.
Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving complex procurement challenges.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms.
Demonstrated success driving cost reduction, supplier performance improvements, and sourcing initiatives.
Strong understanding of procurement principles, strategic sourcing methodologies, and contract management practices.
Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing strategies, procurement analytics, and purchasing best practices.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, commercial terms, and operational risks.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proficiency in procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and spend analysis tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar certification.
Experience supporting refinery, terminal, pipeline, manufacturing, energy, or other industrial operations.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate procurement and sourcing activities for materials, equipment, and services supporting downstream and upstream operations.
Perform hands-on sourcing and contract management for high-profile, high-value, or strategically significant initiatives.
Implement sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, supplier reliability, and overall value.
Oversee or conduct the end-to-end procurement process, including bid preparation, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract execution, purchase order management, and order follow-up.
Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to procurement personnel, as applicable.
Build and maintain effective relationships with strategic suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
Lead or support negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, service agreements, and contractual conditions to maximize value and mitigate business risk.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, project management, and other stakeholders to define procurement requirements, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery.
Monitor supplier performance, identify service or delivery issues, and coordinate corrective actions.
Identify and implement cost savings, process improvements, competitive sourcing, and supplier consolidation opportunities.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated approval authorities, contractual requirements, regulatory obligations, and ethical business practices.
Support capital projects, maintenance activities, turnaround planning, and operational initiatives through procurement planning, sourcing, and execution.
Monitor procurement metrics and prepare reports on spend, savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, delivery, and process effectiveness.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records and support internal and external audits as required.
Promote consistent application of procurement procedures, internal controls, risk management practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Escalate significant supplier, commercial, delivery, or compliance issues to the Manager, Procurement and recommend corrective actions.