Procurement Director Jobs in Houston, TX
Procurement Director jobs in Houston are actively listed across the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Galleria corridor, with strong demand in energy, petrochemicals, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing. Top employers hiring right now include Amazon, Quanta Services, and ABB. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DESCRIPTION
As the Senior Supply Chain Program Manager, you will oversee the Supplier Development and Impact (SDI) program within Amazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO), focusing on opportunities for Disadvantaged-Owned Businesses (DOBs) across Worldwide Operations.
Essential Functions:
Lead strategic development and execution of DOB sourcing initiatives in partnership with Category Managers and Site Procurement
- Manage and develop DOB suppliers across multiple spend categories
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Amazon's affinity groups, to execute SDI initiatives
- Implement strategies and drive results while assessing risks and balancing business needs with constraints
- Provide analytics and performance metrics to measure progress against goals and objectives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for SDI within assigned categories
Impact
This role directly contributes to Amazon's commitment to supporting the communities we serve by developing both new and existing DOB suppliers across various business units and measuring the positive value that these suppliers create for Amazon and the communities where Amazon operates around the globe.
This role can be based in Arlington, Nashville or Houston
Key job responsibilities
- Identify, research, assess capabilities of vendors to create supply base across a set of spend categories
- Develop disadvantaged owned businesses (DOBs) in collaboration with category and operations for future opportunities and requirements
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with DOB advocacy organizations
- Analyze and report on SDI strategy and metrics
- Manage and track DOB spend in alignment with SDI governance
- Manage various SDI initiatives for a set of categories in GPO
- Manage communications for internal stakeholders on vendor & SDI
- Make key decisions and/or recommendations concerning sourcing strategy, negotiation strategy, contract awards, and supplier management
- Interact externally with the DOB community and industry analysts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience in supply chain
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading process improvements
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
As the Senior Supply Chain Program Manager, you will oversee the Supplier Development and Impact (SDI) program within Amazon's Global Procurement Organization (GPO), focusing on opportunities for Disadvantaged-Owned Businesses (DOBs) across Worldwide Operations.
Essential Functions:
Lead strategic development and execution of DOB sourcing initiatives in partnership with Category Managers and Site Procurement
- Manage and develop DOB suppliers across multiple spend categories
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Amazon's affinity groups, to execute SDI initiatives
- Implement strategies and drive results while assessing risks and balancing business needs with constraints
- Provide analytics and performance metrics to measure progress against goals and objectives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for SDI within assigned categories
Impact
This role directly contributes to Amazon's commitment to supporting the communities we serve by developing both new and existing DOB suppliers across various business units and measuring the positive value that these suppliers create for Amazon and the communities where Amazon operates around the globe.
This role can be based in Arlington, Nashville or Houston
Key job responsibilities
- Identify, research, assess capabilities of vendors to create supply base across a set of spend categories
- Develop disadvantaged owned businesses (DOBs) in collaboration with category and operations for future opportunities and requirements
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with DOB advocacy organizations
- Analyze and report on SDI strategy and metrics
- Manage and track DOB spend in alignment with SDI governance
- Manage various SDI initiatives for a set of categories in GPO
- Manage communications for internal stakeholders on vendor & SDI
- Make key decisions and/or recommendations concerning sourcing strategy, negotiation strategy, contract awards, and supplier management
- Interact externally with the DOB community and industry analysts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience in supply chain
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading process improvements
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TN, Nashville - 103,900.00 - 148,400.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Houston - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 115,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon6
- Quanta Services3
- ABB2
- Amentum2
- Bureau Veritas2
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy8
- Technology & Software8
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Retail6
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces6
Procurement Director Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a procurement director job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's dominant sectors: oil and gas, energy services, petrochemicals, and large health systems. The Energy Corridor, Greenspoint, and the Texas Medical Center are the densest hiring zones. Candidates who demonstrate experience managing complex supplier networks, capital project sourcing, or category management in an industrial context stand out. Direct engagement with energy majors and EPCs gives you an edge over applicants with purely retail or consumer-goods backgrounds.
Which companies hire procurement directors in Houston?
Companies currently hiring procurement directors in Houston include Amazon, Quanta Services, and ABB, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's hiring base is heavily weighted toward large energy operators, downstream chemical producers, integrated health networks, and engineering and construction firms serving the Gulf Coast industrial market.
Are there remote procurement director jobs in Houston?
Yes, though procurement director roles are less remote-friendly than purely analytical positions because supplier negotiations, site visits, and cross-functional leadership often require presence. About 0% of procurement director openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common among technology procurement and indirect spend categories rather than direct materials or capital procurement tied to industrial facilities.
How can I get a procurement director job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in Houston is working up through supply chain or sourcing analyst roles inside an energy services company, EPC firm, or large health system, where procurement teams are large enough to promote internally. Roles like category manager, senior buyer, or contracts administrator at companies in the Energy Corridor or Texas Medical Center area are the typical stepping stones. Earning a CPSM or CPP certification accelerates the move into director-level consideration with Houston's industrial and healthcare employers.
Which industries hire the most procurement directors in Houston?
Houston procurement director roles concentrate in Energy, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's position as the global hub for upstream and downstream energy, combined with the Texas Medical Center being the largest medical complex in the world, creates sustained demand for senior procurement leaders across both capital-intensive and high-volume indirect spend environments.
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