Category Manager - Capital (60418)

Lsb Industries•Oklahoma City, OK

16d

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 that provide overall value while protecting 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 may be performed onsite at LSB’s corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City or remotely, with 25% travel to LSB facilities and suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
5–10 years of Procurement experience, including at least 3 years related to capital projects.
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 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 improve pricing, delivery, and commercial terms.
Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes, from bid issuance and technical evaluation through 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 integrate commercial terms, technical requirements, corporate policies, and risk controls.
Manage agreements in alignment with payment milestones and project schedules.
Track equipment and material deliveries 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 of progress against the Project Procurement Plan, including emerging risks, issues, and required actions.
Strengthen the supplier base through onsite 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.