Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and oil products. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Procurement Supervisor based at their Pasadena, TX location.
Purpose of the Job:
The Procurement Supervisor is a member of the US Procurement team and will lead all maintenance/repair & operation (MRO), EPC Service, and technical procurement activities for the Bayport (TX) site. The Procurement Supervisor will ensure that the Bayport site has the correct services and materials available to meet the site production plans and CAPEX portfolio focusing on safety and optimal value. The incumbent will provide procurement team management and leader procurement for capital projects, plant turnarounds, and specialized needs activities as they arise.
The key objectives of the role fall into two broad categories:
To deliver the strategic development, negotiation, delivery, and ongoing management of service providers
To lead a technical buyer and a warehousing organization to deliver on other technical procurement activities.
The Procurement Supervisor must have in depth technical knowledge of the chemical manufacturing operations and the mechanical needs of those operations.
Accountabilities:
Ensure that supply for services are safe, compliant, to the correct technical specification and on schedule to meet operational requirements.
Produce and manage RFQs (Request for Quotations) Lead negotiations with vendors to secure best commercial terms for the business.
Identify and recommend new vendors to the businesses that can offer a commercial or technical advantage to mitigate project or asset schedule risks.
Provide expert advice on procurement related risks, including in depth market knowledge both commercial and technical to the wider organization.
Network with the global procurement organization to maximize volume leverage.
Ensure accurate and timely management of SAP material master data and agreements.
Produce timely and complete POs (Purchase Orders)
Skills/Competencies:
Level of Education & Experience in general
10+ years of front-line technical procurement experience within the chemical industry.
Contract negotiation experience required.
EPC Project experience and knowledge required.
Experience of leading teams in a diverse working environment.
Degree in engineering preferred, or other master's degree.