Sourcing Manager at Lhoist North America in Fort Worth, Texas

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Engage with internal customers to establish alignment on procurement process and strategy. Improve the integration of procurement strategy, process discipline, and best practices into the project lifecycle.


• Develop meaningful Procurement Strategies for small and medium sized CapEx Projects:


• Understand project and business objectives and internal customer technical Requirements.


• Identify TCO reduction and value creation opportunities.


• Drive cost reduction while maintaining quality and service level requirements.


• Negotiate, develop, and manage supply agreements for assigned projects.


• Develop and execute sourcing strategy while promoting alternative sourcing methods.


• Define supplier qualification, sourcing evaluation, and decision criteria


• Develop negotiation strategies and drive strategic negotiations.


• Lead contract implementation and lifecycle management.


• Support Procure-to-pay process through alignment of buying channels and process.


• Ensure smooth collaboration within the Procurement Organization. Identify opportunities to leverage efforts between project and operations to drive process efficiency and value creation.


• Incorporate safety into daily work ethic.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Broad based knowledge of sourcing, procurement, contracting and supplier management processes.


• Understanding or market dynamics and sound business judgement.


• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.


• Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.


• Analytical aptitude and ability to navigate ambiguity.


• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, management and suppliers.


• SAP / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience preferred


• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office capabilities.

Required Experience: 10 years

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Lhoist North America offers a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and vacation. LNA also supports employee work-life balance with telecommuting and compressed workweek options for many positions.

Lhoist North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.