Job Description

Now Hiring: Strategic Buyer

📍 Location: Texas City, TX

💲 Salary: $90K – $120K (Depending on Experience)

🎁 Benefits: Comprehensive Package + Bonus

🕘 Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

MUST HAVES: High Focus on! Purchasing of Services for Project and Construction Services such as: Plumbing, Leak Detection, Painting, Scaffolding, Electrical, Civil, Hydro-blasting.

About the Opportunity

We are currently sourcing on behalf of a top-tier client for a Strategic Buyer position based in the Texas City area. This is a high-impact role within the North America Procurement Team, supporting the organization’s growth and transformation strategy. You’ll play a vital part in sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives while working cross-functionally with engineering and project teams.

This role is ideal for a motivated procurement professional with strong CAPEX experience and a track record of delivering value through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for CAPEX projects, collaborating closely with engineering and project management teams.
• Develop and execute purchasing plans for ongoing projects.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and negotiate contracts to ensure best-value pricing and terms.
• Facilitate site walks and vendor interactions to ensure alignment on project scope and timelines.
• Apply Source-to-Contract (S2C) strategies to streamline procurement processes.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and implement strategies to drive savings.
• Manage purchase orders and procurement workflows using SAP.
• Support change request activities and procurement documentation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Contribute to departmental KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement or strategic sourcing—especially within industrial or capital project environments.
• Strong understanding of CAPEX and OPEX cost control fundamentals.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, ideally SAP and Source-to-Contract tools.
• Comfortable analyzing data and making informed sourcing decisions.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of cost control principles for both CAPEX projects and OPEX expenditures.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations ranging from straightforward purchases to complex, high-value contracts, while fostering long-term relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement practices, with advanced expertise in the Source-to-Contract (S2C) process.
• 5+ years of experience sourcing a wide range of categories critical to the operation and maintenance of industrial facilities—including civil and mechanical construction, inspections, electrical and instrumentation services, painting, and general facility services.

Email Linda Fields at lfields@meador.com

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