Capital Procurement Lead

Project Procurement Specialist / Capital Procurement Lead

Location: Houston, TX 77077 (Onsite)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Pay rate: $65/hour on W2 - $70/hour on W2

We are seeking an experienced Project Procurement professional to support major capital projects and turnaround activities within a global chemical/manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with engineering, project management, construction, and sourcing teams to drive procurement execution, supplier strategy, and project delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies and procurement management plans for capital projects and turnarounds

• Support sourcing and procurement activities for engineered equipment, construction services, and long-lead material packages

• Coordinate with engineering, project controls, construction, and project management teams to align procurement schedules with project execution timelines

• Lead supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, bid analysis, and contract administration activities

• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, procurement risks, and cost impacts throughout project execution

• Support contractor sourcing, procurement planning, and supplier relationship management activities

• Ensure procurement processes, governance, and sourcing discipline are followed throughout the project lifecycle

• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, and labor constraints to proactively identify procurement risks and opportunities

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in project procurement, capital procurement, or turnaround procurement within chemical, oil & gas, refining, EPC, or heavy industrial environments

• Strong experience supporting CAPEX projects, shutdowns, or turnaround execution activities

• Experience sourcing engineered equipment, construction services, and/or long-lead procurement packages

• Strong background in supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement planning

• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, construction, and project management teams

• Knowledge of procurement schedules, project execution workflows, and cost/schedule coordination

• ERP/system experience with SAP, Ariba, Oracle, or similar procurement platforms preferred

Preferred Background:

• EPC or owner-side project procurement experience

• Experience supporting chemical plants, refineries, petrochemical facilities, or industrial manufacturing sites

• Exposure to FEED, detailed design, or project execution phases preferred.

GTech is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, status as a parent, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics as defined by federal, state or local laws.