Sr. Procurement Specialist

CF Industries • Sergeant Bluff, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Specialist leads the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned areas of spend with the manufacturing site and across CF. Supports the site procurement and materials control organization through procurement activities that enable the strategic direction of the company-wide function and all appropriately integrated relevant business functions. The incumbent provides leadership in identifying and implementing procurement best practices, builds supportive internal/external relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and plant leadership.

Requirements

• BS/BA in business, supply chain, engineering or other related fields.
• Six plus years of experience in procurement including supplier management, contract management, risk management, and procure to pay processes.
• Excellent technical knowledge of good procurement practices including: sourcing, bid development, contract development, negotiation, contract execution and supplier management.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of continuous improvement, Coupa/Ariba, SAP S4.
• Microsoft 360 and Tableau desired.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of procurement strategies at the site, regionally, and potentially globally in support of the vision and strategic direction of Procurement and Material Control.
• Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and category management.
• Supports the site-based procurement team to deliver the short term/long term goals of the procurement function in alignment with the business and site-specific plans.
• Addresses key areas of supplier cost; safety; risk; reliability; continuous improvement; technology adoption; supplier innovation and service.
• Contributes to plant turnarounds and capital project planning through effective sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and execution.
• Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in the local and regional supply base.
• Manages key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to increase alignment and to create value generation between the supplier and CF.
• Supports compliance adherence to the procurement process at the site through standardization and optimization of the procure-to-pay process.
• Participates in site meetings and supports site initiatives around safety, reliability, and the community.
• Facilitates key interactions across the manufacturing sites and with suppliers.
• Develops and executes sourcing strategies that increase productivity, improves supplier performance, and reduces cost.
• Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control function by reporting on the progress of key performance indicators.
• Ensures implementation and adherence of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements.
• Participates in and promotes the work of category management and improvement teams.
• Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs, and sales of obsolete equipment and materials.
• Leads the sourcing process including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, and negotiating/awarding the final contract.
• Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers.
• Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedites materials and services as required.
• Manage supply and service agreements to facilitate any necessary improvements to increase accuracy, visibility and productivity to ensure compliance with the contract management process and any applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Incentive program available to all full-time employees
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Two medical plan options
• Health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
• Dental and vision benefits
• Well-being incentive program
• 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off programs
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

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