Procurement ManagerOur client is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement efforts for water treatment and sustainability projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid Engineering or Supply chain background, extensive procurement experience, and a proven track record of managing vendor relationships, purchasing, and logistics. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective supply of materials for water treatment and sustainability projects.<br>Manage supplier relationships to ensure the highest quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of goods and services.<br>Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management, leveraging industry best practices.<br>Oversee purchasing operations, inventory control, shipping & receiving, and logistics, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.<br>Utilize material planning systems and SAP (if applicable) to forecast demand and align supply chain activities with project needs.<br>Identify and develop strategic vendor partnerships within the water treatment and sustainability sector.<br>Take charge of inventory optimization to minimize waste and reduce overall costs.<br>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and finance, to align procurement activities with organizational goals.<br>Provide leadership and guidance to procurement team members, fostering growth and professional development.<br>Required Qualifications:<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is mandatory.<br>A minimum of 8 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably within the water projects, treatment, or sustainability sector.<br>Strong knowledge of purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, shipping & receiving, and logistics processes.<br>Demonstrated experience with material planning systems.<br>Established network and proven vendor relationships in relevant sectors.<br>Proficiency in SAP or other relevant ERP systems is considered a plus.<br>Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a strong ability to build rapport with key stakeholders.<br>Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.<br>Preferred Qualifications:<br><br>Advanced certifications in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP, or other relevant credentials).<br>Experience working within global supply chains and diverse vendor environments.Project Manager/Sr. ConsultantWe are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Project Manager/Sr. Consultant in the Energy/Natural Resources industry, located in The Woodlands, Texas, United States. This role will primarily involve overseeing the company's SAP S/4 HANA project and managing the project resources to ensure on-time delivery.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Oversee and drive all aspects of the SAP S/4 HANA project, including planning, and execution.<br>• Liaise with the System Integration Partner to ensure compliance with all project requirements.<br>• Manage and approve all project change requests, with a focus on scope and timelines.<br>• Efficiently handle project-related issues, escalating them through the appropriate management structure when necessary.<br>• Lead a project team using established Project Management Methodology & Governance to meet or exceed customer project requirements.<br>• Maintain relationships with key decision-makers, providing them with regular program/project updates and recommendations.<br>• Review all deliverables throughout the project lifecycle to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with current application development and enterprise architecture standards.<br>• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate project and operational risks, including resourcing, project/task dependencies, and delivery risks.<br>• Coordinate any development work through vendors and contract resources.<br>• Generate statistics and status/dashboard reports to track progress of various test cycles.