Sr Procurement Specialist

cfindustries; Modeste (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist to provide dedicated procurement, program and stakeholder support for the Blue Point project.

You will execute day-to-day procurement aligned with project schedules and apply industry best practices for contract strategies and supplier engagement. The role requires extensive procurement experience, including complex contracting, supplier management, and risk assessment within large industrial projects.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in procurement.
• Experience with large industrial construction projects and/or operating plants, preferably oil and gas or chemical industries.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms negotiation, supplier management, risk management and sourcing bidding.
• Experience with Coupa, Ariba and other procurement systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing process, including managing proposals, developing recommendations, and negotiating/awarding final contracts.
• Provide dedicated procurement, program and stakeholder support for the Blue Point project.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and support imports and logistics.
• Monitor supplier relationships and project procurement risks to drive value for CF Industries.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Risk management

Strategic sourcing

Coupa

Ariba

Tableau

Microsoft 365

Education

BS/BA in business or engineering

MBA

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

Tableau

Microsoft 365

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

Job Summary:

The Sr. Procurement Specialist will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement, program and stakeholder support for the Blue Point project. Supports the project based on advanced project procurement knowledge and industry best practices. Conducts day-to-day procurement execution activities in direct alignment with the company-wide function and with the project execution schedule set by Project Management leadership. The Blue Point project is a highly visible green field strategic initiative for CF Industries.

Job Description:

Strategic Accountabilities:

• Support the project procurement team to deliver the short term/long term goals of the procurement function in alignment with the Blue Point project plans and schedules.
• Addresses key areas of supplier cost; safety; risk; reliability; and capabilities.
• Understand the business priorities of the Blue Point Project execution strategy to develop and deliver effective project support and procurement project strategy including execution of contracting strategies in alignment with organizational expectations.
• Supports compliance to the procurement process on the Blue Point project and increases involvement of procurement in alignment with the business.
• Manage key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to increase alignment and to create value generation between the supplier and CF.
• Facilitate continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and Blue Point project execution.
• Actively participate in project stage gate reviews and provide input and assurance around procurement results.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processes.
• 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.

Operational Accountabilities:

• Ensure implementation and adherence of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements.
• Lead the sourcing process including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, and negotiating/awarding the final contract.
• Issue contract releases and purchase orders.
• Ensure accurate reporting on equipment fabrication progress and delivery updates and participate in equipment update meetings. Expedite critical path orders as required to meet project schedules. Assist with oversight of vendor compliance with contract terms and enforcement when needed.
• Provide support on imports and logistics.
• Participates in site meetings and supports site initiatives around safety, reliability, and the community.

Incumbent Attributes:

• Education : BS/BA in business, supply chain, engineering or other related fields. MBA a plus.
• Years of experience : Six or more years of experience in procurement.
• Other unique job relevant attributes: Experience with large industrial construction projects and/or operating plants, preferably in oil and gas or chemical industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of good procurement and industry practices including contract terms negotiation, supplier management, supplier qualification, sourcing bidding and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management.
• Knowledge of Coupa, Ariba and other procurement systems a plus.
• Microsoft 365 and Tableau desired.

Position Scope/Contribution:

• Breadth of Scope: Scope is within the Procurement and Material Control organization for North America.
• Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated a bility to communicate effectively to diverse audiences at all organizational levels. Significant influence and persuasion with functional team members with a focus on collaboration.
• Complexity: Applies technical and analytical thought process to unique a