Procurement Specialist

CF Industries • Modeste, LA

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About The Position

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. CF Industries is the world's largest producer of ammonia and a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products. Our manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are among the most cost-advantaged, efficient, and flexible globally. Additionally, we boast an unparalleled storage, transportation, and distribution network across North America, ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and reliably. This global presence and advanced infrastructure provide employees with diverse opportunities and experiences. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction of a state-of-the-art, large-scale facility dedicated to producing low-carbon ammonia. This industry-transforming plant is being built from the ground up, utilizing the latest ATR technology combined with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). This advanced technology is expected to reduce emissions from the ammonia production process by more than 90% compared to conventional plants without CCS. While we are not the first company to build a plant with ATR technology, this will be the largest of its kind.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions: Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or other related disciplines.
• Experience of at least 6 years or related professional experience, including supervisory experience.
• Certification in Procurement or Supply Management Desirable.
• Knowledge of SAP, Ariba and other procurement systems.
• Experience in heavy industrial environment, knowledge of chemical manufacturing and major capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensures execution of procurement contracting strategies on the Blue Point project in alignment with the organizational structures and expectations.
• Leads and oversees the sourcing process including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, negotiating, and timely awarding of the final contract and creating and executing supplier transition plans.
• Understand the business priorities of the Blue Point Project execution strategy to develop and deliver effective project support and procurement project strategy including execution of contracting strategies in alignment with organizational expectations.
• Supports compliance to the procurement process on the Blue Point project and increases involvement of procurement in alignment with the business.
• Manages key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to increase alignment and value generation between the supplier and CF.
• Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and Blue Point project execution.
• Actively participate in project stage gate reviews and provide input and assurance around procurement results.
• Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processes.
• Understands and leverages knowledge of the company's and competitor's products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achieve competitive advantage.
• Ensures implementation of all procurement related policies, practices and process improvements.
• Provides support on imports and logistics.
• Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedites materials and services as needed.
• Manages the administration of the supply base to include: introduction of new suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, managing insurance requirements and ensuring required training is completed.
• Manages appropriate supply and service agreements, and facilitate any necessary improvements to increase accuracy, visibility and productivity and to ensure compliance to the contract management process and any applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Drives process standardization and optimization in procurement strategies as well as within the areas of supplier management, risk management, supplier qualification and the procure to pay process.
• Ensures accurate reporting on equipment fabrication progress and delivery updates and participates in equipment update meetings.
• Assists with oversight of vendor compliance with contract terms and enforcement when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with all employees eligible to receive a bonus and access to retirement plan(s).
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits.
• Well-being programs.
• Time off programs and incentives to help meet your physical, financial, emotional and work-related goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree