Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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 . 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
Bachelors 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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