Cdi Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience with the end-to-end procurement process, including developing and implementing sourcing strategies for services, materials, and engineered equipment.
• Strategic supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of business analysis, market research, financial analysis, cost models, procurement and supply-chain analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical, presentation, budgeting, and project management skills, with a record of proactive problem resolution within complex supply chains.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence diverse peers and management.
• Self-motivation and critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and internet applications, and ability to create and interpret key reports.
• Functional and technical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Agility and flexibility.
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and influence.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Change management skills.
• Supplier management skills.
• Action orientation and a sense of urgency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree, such as an MBA or master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage turnaround and capital project procurement activities at U.S. petrochemical manufacturing sites, such as those in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast region.
• Drive implementation of category strategies, including clearly defined sourcing events and supplier selection in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop negotiation plans, align stakeholders, lead cross-functional negotiation teams, and implement appropriate supplier risk analysis.
• Coach and develop supporting Strategic Sourcing Specialists and Buyers.
• Drive schedule compliance for services and materials, including long-lead specialty equipment.
• Use ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and Requisition-to-Pay/Source-to-Contract software such as GEP, Coupa, or Ariba to create and maintain supplier agreements, pricing, and analytics in a timely manner.
• Engage and influence stakeholders in Turnaround, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Capital Projects, as well as strategic suppliers.
• Address supplier performance challenges and other commercial issues as needed.