Director of Procurement - Primoris Energy Services

Join Primoris Energy Services as Director of Procurement in Pearland, Texas. Oversee sourcing, vendor management, and contracts for complex energy and construction projects. Collaborate with project teams and leadership to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and manage supply chain risks. Must have 12 years in procurement or supply chain leadership, with industrial or energy construction experience. Bachelor’s required; advanced degrees or certifications preferred. Lead our procurement team and drive excellence in project delivery.

Job Summary:
The Director of Procurement is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of all procurement and supply chain functions to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, equipment, and services for large-scale construction and energy projects. This role leads the overall procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, and contract execution to support project delivery and corporate objectives. The Director of Procurement partners closely with executive leadership, project management, engineering, and field operations to optimize the company’s sourcing processes, strengthen supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across the procurement lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement enterprise-wide procurement strategies that align with organizational goals, project priorities, and financial performance targets.
• Vendor Selection & Qualification: Oversee vendor prequalification, selection, and performance management to ensure a reliable and competitive supply base.
• Sourcing & Negotiation: Direct sourcing initiatives, RFQs, and bid evaluations. Negotiate high-value contracts and master service agreements to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate risk.
• Contract Governance: Ensure procurement and contract administration are executed in compliance with corporate policies, legal standards, and client requirements.
• Cost Management: Monitor and control procurement expenditures. Establish KPIs and dashboards to track cost savings, spend analytics, and supply chain performance.
• Collaboration & Integration: Partner with project teams to forecast procurement needs, align purchasing strategies with construction schedules, and proactively resolve issues impacting cost or delivery.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including schedule delays, market fluctuations, and vendor performance challenges.
• Technology & Systems: Champion the effective use of ERP systems (e.g., Vista/Viewpoint, pVault) and digital tools to enhance procurement transparency, reporting, and decision-making.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop procurement professionals to build a high-performing, collaborative team capable of supporting multiple business units and complex projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process standardization and efficiency across the procurement organization through data-driven insights and best practice implementation.
• Supply Chain: Responsibilities will include oversight of Procurement and Subcontract disciplines, and critical interfaces with Materials Management and Accounting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 12–15 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role supporting large-scale industrial or energy construction projects.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction procurement practices, supplier markets, and industry compliance standards.
• Strategic & Operational Expertise: Proven ability to translate organizational goals into actionable procurement strategies that improve efficiency and control costs.
• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Analytical Skills: Strong business acumen and analytical mindset to evaluate data, anticipate risks, and make informed strategic decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (preferably Vista/Viewpoint and pVault).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications (Preferred): CPSM, CPIM, or PMP certification a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

AGENCY STATEMENT

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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