Procurement Manager (Houston)

Houston, TX (On-Site) $160,000 - $180,000 + performance-based bonus A Houston-based electrical contractor is scaling a dedicated manufacturing division focused on power distribution, panels, switchgear, and engineered skids for hyperscale and mission-critical data center clients. I’m seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to help build and lead procurement operations during this rapid growth phase. This is not a greenfield concept.

The business already operates an 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and is currently delivering a new 200,000 sq ft facility in Houston. Once fully operational, the manufacturing organization will support 100+ employees across engineering, estimating, procurement, and production. This role will be central to establishing a scalable, standardized, repeatable procurement model suitable for high-volume hyperscale manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities: • Lead procurement strategy for electrical components, materials, and equipment supporting manufacturing operations • Establish supplier relationships aligned with hyperscale data center standards (panels, switchgear, busway, breakers, enclosures, etc.) • Develop and manage sourcing strategies for long-lead and critical-path materials • Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and service-level agreements with manufacturers and vendors • Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Estimating, and Operations teams to support production schedules • Implement procurement processes that support standardized, repeatable builds at scale • Manage inventory strategy, material flow, and supply chain risk for high-volume production • Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, lead time, and supply chain variability • Build and grow a procurement function as the manufacturing arm scales What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience in procurement or supply chain leadership within electrical manufacturing or construction • Strong knowledge of power distribution equipment, switchgear, panels, and mission-critical infrastructure • Experience supporting manufacturing environments (preferred over purely project-based procurement) • Background working with hyperscale or data center clients is highly desirable • Ability to manage vendor relationships in a high-demand, schedule-driven environment • Strong negotiation, planning, and cross-functional communication skills • Comfortable building processes and systems in a fast-scaling organization The Opportunity: • Leadership role within a rapidly scaling manufacturing operation • Direct exposure to hyperscale data center programs. • Influence over procurement strategy, vendor selection, and process design • Long-term growth into senior supply chain or operations leadership • Backed by a financially strong electrical contractor with secured demand