Regional Purchasing Manager

OxyChem•Convent, LA

About The Position

The Regional Purchasing Manager leads procurement operations and a team of purchasing professionals supporting multiple OxyChem manufacturing facilities across the Gulf Coast region. The role drives strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, cost reduction, inventory optimization, and purchasing process improvements. It partners with plant operations, suppliers, warehouse teams, and Corporate Purchasing to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement while maintaining compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The manager leads three Purchasing Representatives supporting facilities in Convent, Taft, Geismar, and Luling, Louisiana; Mobile and Muscle Shoals, Alabama; and multiple Silicates plant locations. The role also oversees departmental expenses, salary administration, employee development, and performance management; provides regional procurement support, including after-hours availability and full-time support during outages and major maintenance events as required; and represents OxyChem in relevant industry organizations. OxyChem describes itself as a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation and environmental responsibility. The company offers competitive pay and benefits and career development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 10 years of progressive purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management experience.
Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts, commercial agreements, pricing structures, and service arrangements, with a proven record of delivering business results.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering.
Two or more years of direct people management or supervisory experience.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP systems.
Experience supporting procurement operations in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage three Purchasing Representatives providing procurement support to the designated OxyChem facilities.
Coach, mentor, train, and support the professional development and career advancement of purchasing staff.
Oversee departmental expense budgets, salary administration, employee development, and performance management for assigned personnel.
Manage the procurement lifecycle, including bid packages, negotiations, supplier proposal evaluation, business awards, purchase orders, and pricing and service agreements.
Analyze purchasing requirements, consolidate demand across facilities, and rationalize supplier relationships to improve value and service and reduce costs.
Partner with plant leadership and suppliers to develop and implement annual cost-savings initiatives aligned with Corporate Purchasing objectives.
Collaborate with regional warehouse personnel on inventory optimization, inventory reduction, and consignment stocking programs.
Expand purchase order automation processes across the region.
Use Avetta to prequalify contractors under OxyChem HESS Contractor Management requirements, including reviewing qualification data, time-and-material rate sheets, and approved terms and conditions for onsite service providers.
Provide consistent regional procurement support, including after-hours availability and full-time turnaround support during plant outages and major maintenance events as required.
Implement Corporate Purchasing agreements and promote preferred supplier contracts across supported facilities.
Ensure compliance with OxyChem Materials Management and Purchasing policies and applicable EEO, OSHA, Responsible Care®, legal, regulatory, and company standards.
Represent OxyChem in chemical industry associations, supplier forums, and local industry organizations as needed.