Procurement Manager; Water​/Wastewater

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Procurement Manager for a permanent, direct-hire opportunity that sits in Houston TX. This Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations to ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality-driven supply of goods & services. This role plays a critical role in optimizing the supply chain and supporting business growth through strong commercial and operational execution.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability with commercial acumen and has experience managing complex procurement environments, including global sourcing and contract negotiations. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative company that is gearing up for hyper-growth!

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to build a competitive and resilient supply base.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve cost savings and value creation.
• Establish and manage Global Framework Agreements (GFAs) and long-term supplier contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) and drive continuous improvement.

• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, purchase orders, and contract administration.
• Manage bid tabulations and techno-commercial evaluations to support project and operational requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement aligned with project schedules and production needs.
• Maintain accurate procurement data and documentation within ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

• Drive cost optimization initiatives and track procurement savings.
• Manage procurement budgets and support CAPEX planning.
• Partner with Finance on working capital optimization, and compliance with purchasing policies.

• Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize transportation, warehousing, and delivery schedules.
• Reduce total landed cost through efficient sourcing and logistics strategies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
• Develop and enforce procurement procedures, SOPs, and best practices.
• Ensure vendor compliance with contractual, insurance, and regulatory requirements.

• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Project teams to align procurement with business needs.
• Support engineering changes by evaluating cost and schedule impacts on materials.
• Provide procurement insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or global sourcing
• Experience in the Water Treatment / Wastewater Industry
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or similar
• Experience managing large, complex procurement environments (Global Sourcing, Contract Negotiations)
• ERP Experience (SAP Preferred) Datacenter, Semiconductor, Oil & Gas industry experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communication (or similar)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.