Procurement Lead

Description

Job Description

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services across the organization.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including bid preparation, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, and purchase order management.
• Define procurement process and system support requirements, partnering with internal stakeholders to improve tools, reporting, controls, and user adoption.
• Liaise with materials management, logistics, operations, and suppliers to ensure reliable supply, address constraints, and mitigate risks related to shortages, lead times, delivery performance, and business continuity.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing agreements, and contracts to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and project teams to understand business requirements and ensure procurement support aligns with operational objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary to improve service levels and reliability.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and vendor consolidation initiatives.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical business practices.
• Support capital projects and operational initiatives through effective procurement planning and execution.
• Analyze procurement metrics and prepare reports related to spend, supplier performance, contract compliance, and savings initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support internal and external audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required. 
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar certification preferred.  

•  7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience. 
• Oil and gas industry experience preferred. 
• Experience developing procurement/category strategies that assure supply and price competitiveness. 
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and service agreements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving complex procurement challenges.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms.
• Demonstrated success driving cost reduction, supplier performance improvements, and sourcing initiatives. 
• Experience supporting refinery, terminal, pipeline, manufacturing, energy, or other industrial operations preferred.

• Strong understanding of procurement principles, strategic sourcing methodologies, and contract management practices. 
• Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing strategies, procurement analytics, and purchasing best practices. 
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, commercial terms, and operational risks. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 
• Proficiency in procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and spend analysis tools. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.