Supervisor, Procurement

Description

Job Description

• Supervise and coordinate procurement and sourcing activities for materials, equipment, and services supporting downstream and upstream operations.
• Perform the same hands-on sourcing and contract management activities as Procurement Specialists for high-profile, high-value, or strategically significant sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Implement sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, supplier reliability, and overall value.
• Oversee or personally conduct the end-to-end procurement process, including bid preparation, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract execution, purchase order management, and order follow-up.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to procurement personnel, as applicable, to promote productivity, accountability, and adherence to established processes.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with strategic suppliers, contractors, and service providers to support operational requirements and business continuity.
• Lead, personally conduct or support negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, service agreements, and contractual conditions to maximize value and mitigate business risk.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, project management, and other stakeholders to define procurement requirements, establish priorities, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify service or delivery issues, and coordinate corrective actions to improve reliability, quality, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, competitive sourcing, and supplier consolidation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated approval authorities, contractual requirements, regulatory obligations, and ethical business practices.
• Support capital projects, maintenance activities, turnaround planning, and operational initiatives through effective procurement planning, sourcing, and execution.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and prepare reports related to spend, savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, delivery, and process effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records and support internal and external audits, as required.
• Promote consistent application of procurement procedures, internal controls, risk management practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate significant supplier, commercial, delivery, or compliance issues to the Manager, Procurement and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• 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.  

• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience. 
• Oil and gas industry experience required. 
• 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.