Strategic Procurement Specialist — Remote Options

CITGO Petroleum Corporation in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work options

9/80 Work Schedule Option

Annual Vacation Incentive

Paid Vacation Time

Company-Paid Holidays

Excellent 401(k) Match

Pension Plan

Performance Incentive

Company-Paid Life Insurance

On-site Health Clinic

Job summary

CITGO Petroleum Corporation seeks a Buyer (Finance) to provide procurement support for all assigned locations, issuing purchase orders in SAP and negotiating with approved vendors to secure best-value contracts. You will evaluate vendor reliability, schedule deliveries and maintain records in alignment with company procedures.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and multi-tasking skills, with a focus on cost, quality, and timely deliveries, while upholding high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of job related experience.
• Strong knowledge and Proficiency in SAP.
• Negotiation skills and supplier management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review customer requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure materials and services at the most favorable price.
• Create and maintain non-complex contracts with products/services; negotiate terms and pricing with suppliers.
• Assist in supplier base management through market analysis and pre-qualification processes.
• Solicit supplier bids, analyze proposals, and negotiate costs and terms to award business.
• Resolve procurement issues and unblock invoices; support special projects as needed.
• Provide procurement on-call support as necessary.
• Maintain ethical standards in all procurement activities.

Skills

SAP

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of job related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

CITGO Petroleum Corporation seeks a Buyer (Finance) to provide procurement support for all assigned locations, issuing purchase orders in SAP and negotiating with approved vendors to secure best-value contracts. You will evaluate vendor reliability, schedule deliveries and maintain records in alignment with company procedures.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and multi-tasking skills, with a focus on cost, quality, and timely deliveries, while upholding high ethical standards.