Category Manager - Capital

LSB INDUSTRIES•Oklahoma City, OK

17d•Remote

About The Position

LSB Industries is seeking an experienced Category Manager – Capital to shape procurement strategies for high-impact capital projects. The role partners with Project Managers and Engineers to source equipment, materials, and services while balancing overall value, quality, schedule, and risk. The Category Manager owns assigned categories, such as fixed and electrical equipment, from strategy development through sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management. The position reports to the Manager, Category Management – Capital Projects. The position may be performed at LSB’s corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City or remotely, with 25% travel to company facilities and suppliers. LSB describes its mission as producing low- and no-carbon products for agricultural and industrial markets and, in the future, energy markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
At least 5 years of Procurement experience; the posting specifies a range of 5–10 years.
At least 3 years of related capital projects experience.
Proven expertise in end-to-end strategic sourcing for capital equipment, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution.
Solid understanding of the FEL phase-gate process.
Commercial mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate business and project priorities into actionable category and sourcing strategies.
Proven ability to plan and lead negotiations that secure optimal terms.
Technical aptitude to understand engineering concepts, equipment applications, and operational needs, with a plant-focused mindset.
Ability to guide and influence Project Engineers, build trusted partnerships across project teams and Procurement, resolve issues, drive decisions, and constructively challenge established practices.
Self-motivated, positive, and results-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deliver quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including reporting to senior leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with equipment, materials, and services in a chemical plant, refinery, or similar industry.
Experience with an ERP Procurement module; JDE is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead Procurement partner for assigned categories, connecting Project Managers and Engineers with suppliers and contractors to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals.
Partner with project teams to develop procurement strategies, plans, and schedules that support project execution.
Use LSB’s multi-year Capital Plan to aggregate demand and pursue better pricing, delivery, and commercial terms.
Lead the end-to-end RFQ/RFP process, including bid issuance, technical evaluation, and collaborative award recommendations.
Plan and lead supplier and contractor negotiations to secure optimal commercial and contractual terms.
Develop and execute agreements and purchase orders that incorporate commercial terms, technical requirements, corporate policies, and risk controls.
Manage agreements in alignment with payment milestones and project schedules.
Track equipment and material delivery from order placement through receipt, warehousing, and temporary or long-term storage.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve risks or issues affecting cost, quality, or schedule.
Keep project teams informed about progress against the Project Procurement Plan, emerging risks, issues, and required actions.
Strengthen the supplier base through on-site qualification assessments and periodic audits of manufacturing, testing, and quality management systems.
Measure and communicate category performance, including cost savings and avoidance, market benchmarks, and supplier performance metrics.