Procurement Manager-Terminals and Pipelines

About the role

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. Our people are our most important resource, and our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care. This role is responsible for the procurement of materials and services for the Terminals & Pipelines Business Unit, supporting terminal operations, pipeline operations, storage facilities, and other related logistic activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities supporting terminal operations, pipeline operations, storage facilities, and related logistics activities for the Business Unit to ensure the needs of internal customers are met.
• Develop or oversee the development of the most appropriate sourcing strategies for materials and services required to support terminal and pipeline operations, maintenance activities, inventory requirements, and related business needs.
• Supervise and develop personnel in the procurement and inventory management groups.
• Ensure compliance with CITGO policies and procedures and utilization of approved sourcing techniques and tools in support of strategic goals and objectives.
• Pursue innovations in procurement practices and department procedures that will improve effectiveness and produce cost savings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business-related degree or similar with 8 years of job-related experience or 12 years of job-related experience in lieu of degree.
• Computer skills including SAP, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience writing contracts for materials/services.
• Sourcing, procurement & inventory control techniques.
• Project management skills.
• Team building, delegating, goal development and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Preferred GEP SMART or similar e-Procurement solution experience and Power BI.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management.
• Capital projects procurement experience.
• Demonstrated procurement experience supporting terminal and pipeline operations, including materials, maintenance services, and operational requirements.

Benefits

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan
• Performance Incentive
• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Education Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)