The Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned hands-onSupply Chain Managerto lead procurement activities for a major manufacturing facility in Texas City. As the senior procurement authority on-site you will be responsible for the safe and economic delivery of goods and services for a business producing over 3 million tonnes of product annually. You will lead a dedicated team while managing high-value contract negotiations and optimizing warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:Lead the delivery of all procurement activities associated with the site including the maintenance of cost control and anti-fraud processes.
Team Management:Provide direct supervision coaching and performance development for a team of six professionals including Procurement Specialists P2P Support and Stores Associates.
Operational Execution:Act as a working manager with direct responsibility for vendor management price negotiations placing purchase orders and expediting.
Contracting & Logistics:Ensure an effective suite of contracts is in place for goods service delivery and logistics to enable smooth business operations (excluding feedstock and catalyst).
Warehouse & Inventory:Oversee the optimization of the stores warehouse managing approximately $5M in inventory cycle counts and re-order levels to prevent plant outages.
Compliance:Rigorously adhere to the Delegation of Authority (DOA) process and chair approval calls in association with the Site Manager.
Stakeholder Engagement:Network with other global business units to leverage spend and provide high-level briefings to Board members regarding contract awards and strategies.
Required Profile
Experience:510 years of proven procurement experience ideally within a chemical plant or heavy industrial environment.
Education:Bachelors degree is required.
Technical Skills:Deep expertise inSAP P2P processes commercial controls and a strong understanding of contract law.
Negotiation:Expert negotiator with advanced knowledge of procurement techniques and commercial analytical skills.
Leadership:Proven ability to build motivate and manage high-performing teams while influencing senior stakeholders.
Communication:Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.
Role Dimensions & Impact
Logistics Spend:Approx. $40M
Fixed Cost Spend:Approx. $10M
Capital Spend:Approx. $7M
Stores Inventory:Approx. $5M
Team Size:6 Direct Reports
Performance Indicators
Success in this role is defined by cost-base improvements zero breaches in master data compliance and maintaining plant reliability by ensuring no outages occur due to an inability to secure services or goods.