Manager, Site Procurement and Material Control

CF Industries; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Health savings plan (HSA)

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive site-based procurement and materials control, aligning with company-wide strategy. You will champion best practices, build cross-functional relationships, and ensure accountable procurement processes at the site level.

You will lead efforts in cost reduction, supplier performance, and risk management while promoting standardized, optimized procurement strategies across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in industrial environments; knowledge of chemical manufacturing and major capital projects.
• Procurement systems experience (SAP, Coupa/Ariba). MBA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site-based procurement team to meet long-term and annual goals.
• Own the procurement process at the site and drive strategic alignment with business plans.
• Drive supplier management, risk management, and cost-saving initiatives across locations.
• Promote standardization and optimization of procurement strategies and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Coupa/Ariba

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function: Procurement

The Manager plays an essential role in leading the site procurement and materials control team by supporting the strategic direction of the company-wide function and building an organization that will expertly execute procurement and material control processes, all appropriately integrated with relevant business functions. Promote strategic and operational guidance in the key areas of company-wide volume aggregation and standardization, supplier base optimization, and the development of cost‑saving synergies across all functions and locations. You will be the champion for identifying and implementing best practices in all procurement and material control processes and build supportive internal and external relationships within procurement and material control, with other functions, and at the plant management level.

Job Description

Leads the site-based procurement team to deliver to the long term and annual goals of the procurement function in alignment with the business and site‑specific plans. Serves as the owner of the procurement process at the site and engages strategically to transform procurement processes and increase accountability of procurement in alignment with the business.

Participates in the long‑term strategic plan and the annual goal setting process addressing the key areas of cost, safety, risk, reliability, continuous improvement, technology adoption, supplier innovation and service. Drives improvement in turnaround and capital project planning, contracting and execution.

Creates a highly collaborative procurement and materials control culture by providing the appropriate level of communication, governance and metrics. Understands and leverages knowledge of the company’s and competitor’s products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achieve competitive advantage.

Enables and manages the capability improvement of the procurement and material control team members in all areas of leadership, behaviors and procurement competencies in order to enhance business results and succession planning. Ensures on‑going efficiencies of the procurement and material control functions by reporting quarterly on the progress being made with regard to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Participates in site leadership meetings and supports site initiatives around safety, reliability and the community. Leads the procurement function at the site in pursuit of sourcing strategies that increase productivity, improve supplier performance and reduce costs. Drives process standardization and optimization in procurement strategies as well as within the areas of supplier management, risk management, supplier qualification and the procure to pay process.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related disciplines.
• Experience in industrial environment, knowledge of chemical manufacturing and major capital projects.
• The following would be considered an asset but not limited to:
• Certification in procurement or supply management desirable.
• MBA Knowledge of SAP, Coupa / Ariba procurement systems Experience in an industrial plant / chemical manufacturing environment preferred
• Leadership: Demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes to perform successfully in the key areas of People Leadership, Results Leadership, Thought Leadership & Self Leadership.
• Technical Knowledge: Procurement practices including negotiation, demand management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management
• Coaching and training: Ability to empower others through active listening, collaboration, training, education and technical advice.
• Complex problem solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and decision-making: An understanding of your own personal knowledge and limitations when considering long and short‑term decisions and recommendations.

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job‑related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range. In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a 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 and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.

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Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job‑related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision‑making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [e-mail].