Procurement Specialist

• Leads the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned areas of spend
• Supports the site procurement and materials control organization through procurement activities
• Provides leadership in identifying and implementing procurement best practices
• Leads the development of procurement strategies at the site, regionally, and potentially globally
• Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process
• Supports the site-based procurement team to deliver the short term/long term goals of the procurement function
• Addresses key areas of supplier cost
• safety
• risk
• reliability
• continuous improvement
• technology adoption
• supplier innovation and service
• Contributes to plant turnarounds and capital project planning through effective sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and execution
• Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan
• Manages key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders
• Supports compliance adherence to the procurement process at the site
• Participates in site meetings and supports site initiatives around safety, reliability, and the community
• Facilitates key interactions across the manufacturing sites and with suppliers
• Develops and executes sourcing strategies that increase productivity, improves supplier performance, and reduces cost
• Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control function by reporting on the progress of key performance indicators
• Ensures implementation and adherence of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements
• Participates in and promotes the work of category management and improvement teams
• Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs, and sales of obsolete equipment and materials
• Leads the sourcing process including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, and negotiating/awarding the final contract
• Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers
• Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedites materials and services as required
• Manage supply and service agreements to facilitate any necessary improvements to increase accuracy, visibility and productivity to ensure compliance with the contract management process and any applicable state and federal laws and regulations

• BS/BA in business, supply chain, engineering or other related fields
• Three plus years of experience in procurement including supplier management, contract management, risk management, and procure to pay processes
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, Coupa/Ariba, SAP S4
• Microsoft 360 and Tableau desired
• Excellent technical knowledge of good procurement practices including: sourcing, bid development, contract development, negotiation, contract execution and supplier management

Microsoft 360 and Tableau desired

• Incentive program
• Comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options
• Health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
• Dental and vision benefits
• Well-being incentive program
• 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off programs
• Several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance