LC Buyer

CITGO•Lake Charles, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care. This role provides procurement support for all assigned locations in accordance with company procedures and strategic goals. Assists with or performs the following duties: issuance of purchase orders; selects and negotiates with approved vendors and evaluates vendor reliability; obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability and urgency of need; schedules deliveries and follows up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment as needed. Knowledgeable in bid process and evaluations in order to establish best value contracts and outline agreements. Maintains records and files to ensure accurate and complete documentation. Set-up Vendor for use through vendor prequalification system and maintain vendor relations. Performs analytical tasks and industry research.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in related field (preferred) or 4 years of job-related experience in lieu of degree
Experience with the development and execution of contracts and purchase orders
Good analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Computer Skills: SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; GEP Smart or similar e-Procurement solution experience and Power BI preferred
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC )

Nice To Haves

GEP Smart or similar e-Procurement solution experience
Power BI preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews customers’ requisitions and processes purchase orders in SAP to procure materials and services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, and delivery to support the refinery
Creates and maintains non-complex contracts consistent with the requirements established by customers using specifications for products and/or scopes of work for services.
Negotiates with qualified vendors for price, delivery and quality to establish contracts.
Implements selective long term agreements based on vendor quality and value.
Researches market conditions and performs value and quality analysis of each requirement.
Identifies opportunities for strategic sourcing.
Analyzes procurement patterns based on volume and cost to establish strategic contracts to provide overall cost benefits.
Assists in the management of the supplier base by performing market analysis and research for evaluating and selecting new suppliers.
Performs all tasks associated with management of the supplier population, including but not limited to communication with new/potential suppliers to discuss mutual interests and new opportunities.
Actively participates in various vendor networking events.
Participates in the evaluation and selection of potential suppliers through the pre-qualification and bidding process.
Advises purchasing management and affected client groups of significant events affecting the normal supply of goods and services.
Solicits formal and informal supplier bids for materials and services based on procurement procedures.
Analyzes proposals and negotiate costs and terms and conditions to award the business fairly.
Maintains complete and orderly bid files and documentation.
Maintains the highest of ethical standards.
Resolves a variety of purchasing issues/problems for both internal and external customers (i.e., unblocks invoices to secure payment for vendors, provides expediting services as necessary, disputes for "out of scope" changes, etc.)
Supports special projects in response to various customer and management requests for one-of-a-kind projects
Provides Procurement on-call support as necessary

Benefits

Remote Work options available for eligible positions
9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
Paid Vacation Time
Company-Paid Holidays
Caregiver Leave
Excellent 401(k) Match
Pension Plan
Performance Incentive
Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
Healthy Rewards Program
Service Awards Program
Educational Assistance Plan
Dependent Children Scholarships
Reimbursement for Gym Membership
Employee Discount Programs
On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
On-site Fitness Center (select locations)