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LanceSoft Inc lists this Strategic Sourcing Specialist opportunity in the woodlands, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role : Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Location : Woodlands, TX 77380
Duration : 03 Months
Pay Range :
$51.22/hr. on W2
Description: Job Summary:
The client is seeking a highly effective and results-driven Procurement professional to lead procurement activities supporting Turnarounds and Capital Projects at complex chemical production facilities. This role will oversee project sourcing strategies, drive applicable category management strategies, and serve as overall Procurement lead for each event. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry experience, strong project management, effective stakeholder management and leadership skills, and action, schedule and results driven.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage Turnaround and Capital Project Procurement activities at US petrochemical manufacturing sites (e.g., Texas & Louisiana Gulf Coast region)
Drive implementation of Category Strategies including execution of clearly defined sourcing events; selection of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Develop negotiation plans, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional negotiation teams, and implement appropriate supplier risk analysis
Coach and develop supporting Strategic Sourcing Specialists/Buyers
Drive schedule compliance related to services, materials, including long-lead specialty equipment
Effectively use ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Requisition-to-Pay/Source-to-Contract software (e.g., GEP, Coupa, Ariba, etc.) to create and maintain supplier agreements, pricing, and/or analytics in a timely manner
Effectively engage and influence key stakeholders in Turnaround, Manufacturing, Engineering, Capital Projects, et al. and related strategic suppliers
Address supplier performance challenges and other commercial issues, as needed
Skills:
End-to-end Procurement Process including developing and implementing sourcing strategies for Services, Materials, Engineered Equipment, etc.
Development and management of master framework agreements with strategic suppliers
Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
Strong working knowledge of business analysis, market research, financial analysis, cost models, procurement/supply chain analysis and supplier performance management.
Strong analytical, presentation, budgeting, and project management skills, with a track record of proactive problem resolution within complex supply chains
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence diverse peers and management.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
A high degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications and able to create and interpret key reports.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, Masters) preferred.
5+ years of procurement experience desirable, preferably in petrochemical or process manufacturing industry.
Proven experience managing service/contractor and equipment categories, including capital projects and turnaround services.
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and compliance.
Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel; experience with Source to Contract software (i.e., GEP) preferred.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Competencies
Functional / Technical Skills
Strong Project Management
Excellent Oral, Written, and Presentation Skills
Agility/Flexibility
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Engagement / Influence
Leadership/Coaching
Change Management
Supplier Management
Action Oriented/ Sense of Urgency
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