Procurement Supervisor

Methanex • Nederland, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Supervisor oversees the day-to-day work of the Purchasing and Warehouse teams at the Methanex Beaumont site. The role coordinates team priorities and resources to ensure the reliable supply of quality goods and services at optimum cost and timing, in accordance with approved site and global policies and guidelines. The supervisor coaches employees, monitors team performance, and supports continuous improvement in purchasing and warehouse activities. The position ensures business is conducted ethically and professionally, consistently with Responsible Care®, Methanex’s Code of Business Conduct, and the integrated HSSEQ Management System.

The role manages contract lifecycle activities, procurement systems and procedures, inventory and warehouse operations, vendor relationships, and team leadership. It supports site and global procurement initiatives, develops and monitors performance metrics, and provides procurement and contract management guidance. On an interim basis, the position reports to the Director, Global Procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business, or a combination of education and work experience.
• 2–4 years of experience, or a combination of experience, in contract administration, material management, commercial management, and procurement in an industrial setting.
• At least 2 years of direct team management and leadership experience.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of warehouse procedures and computerized procurement, stores, or maintenance asset management systems, such as Maximo.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated knowledge of tendering processes.
• Experience supporting turnaround and project procurement activities.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical, planning, and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands quickly.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day work of the Purchasing and Warehouse teams and coordinate priorities and resources.
• Facilitate the contract management lifecycle, including contract execution and documentation of active agreements.
• Ensure procurement and contractual activities are professional and ethical, maintain confidentiality of commercial information, and apply financial controls.
• Implement supply arrangements that balance inventory levels with availability and quality.
• Negotiate goods and services within delegated authority, consistent with company procedures and quality and delivery standards.
• Keep contract terms and conditions current, minimize commercial risk, and seek legal advice when appropriate.
• Coordinate procurement systems, procedures, approved tools, key metric indicators, and process improvements.
• Implement and maintain site procurement, contracts, and warehouse systems, policies, and procedures, and recommend improvements.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer on procurement policies and monitor compliance with Global Standards; escalate gaps and route procedure deviation requests for approval.
• Act as an interdepartmental liaison and develop and manage performance metrics for purchasing, warehouse operations, and individual performance.
• Manage inventory and material management systems to support plant reliability while balancing cost and quality; provide warehouse backup as needed.
• Arrange disposal of surplus or obsolete equipment as required by the SMT.
• Align Purchasing and Warehouse activities with site project initiatives; manage direct reports’ priorities and workload.
• Ensure employees and contractors comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable standards.
• Involve the team in the annual department plan, align it with site and global strategies, translate objectives into team goals, and monitor progress against KPIs.
• Communicate activities and policies, apply HR policies and procedures, and mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Maintain staff technical skills and provide technical leadership on procurement and contract management practices and systems.
• Engage with external departments to understand site activities and procurement needs, and provide project management support for strategic procurement initiatives.
• Manage the vendor lifecycle, including qualification, onboarding, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the site point of contact for vendor communications, coordinate strategic matters with procurement leadership, negotiate with vendors, and resolve routine issues within delegated authority.
• Participate in the Global Purchasing Team and other delegated global teams or initiatives, implement GPT best practices, network with other Methanex sites, and maintain awareness of controlled documents.
• Work Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on a 9/80 schedule; additional hours and days, including weekends and holidays, may be required.
• Travel is not anticipated, though up to 10% may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager