Procurement Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX
Procurement Specialist jobs in Houston, Texas are available now at employers like Amazon, Quanta Services, and ABB and other local employers, from entry level to senior. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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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- Amazon6
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Procurement Specialist Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How many procurement specialist jobs are there in Houston?
There are 50+ procurement specialist openings in Houston, Texas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Houston employers hire.
Which companies hire procurement specialists in Houston?
Houston procurement specialist roles are posted by Amazon, Quanta Services, and ABB and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote procurement specialist jobs in Houston?
Yes. About 0% of procurement specialist openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Houston.
Which industries hire the most procurement specialists in Houston?
Most procurement specialist openings in Houston sit in Energy, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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