Strategic Sourcing Lead for Capital & Ops

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC is seeking a Strategic Procurement Lead in Wichita, KS. This role drives strategic sourcing and procurement planning across North American operations, with ~25% travel to facilities in the U.S. and Canada. It emphasizes strategy over transactional buying and requires collaboration across multiple teams.

You will leverage tools like Ariba and Power BI to improve procurement effectiveness, coach teams, and lead supplier negotiations and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience leading or influencing procurement strategy, sourcing initiatives, or operational improvement efforts.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contract execution, and commercial decision-making.
• Experience analyzing data and solving problems to drive decision-making.
• Experience collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site and project teams early to define procurement strategies for operational and capital needs.
• Lead sourcing strategy development, market engagement, bid approach, supplier selection, and negotiation strategy.
• Identify upcoming work and align suppliers, capacity, and timelines to support projects.
• Act as strategic advisor to stakeholders, balancing cost, risk, and schedule.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Ariba

Power BI

Track

Job description

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC is seeking a Strategic Procurement Lead in Wichita, KS. This role drives strategic sourcing and procurement planning across North American operations, with ~25% travel to facilities in the U.S. and Canada. It emphasizes strategy over transactional buying and requires collaboration across multiple teams.

You will leverage tools like Ariba and Power BI to improve procurement effectiveness, coach teams, and lead supplier negotiations and performance improvements.