Sr Procurement Specialist

About the Company

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge, and diverse talents together to deliver important work. You’ll pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation, and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

About the Role

The Sr. Procurement Specialist will provide dedicated procurement, program, and stakeholder support for the Blue Point project, a highly visible greenfield strategic initiative for CF Industries. This role supports the project based on advanced project procurement knowledge and industry best practices, conducting day-to-day procurement execution activities in alignment with company-wide functions and the project execution schedule set by Project Management leadership.

Responsibilities

Strategic Accountabilities

• Support the project procurement team to deliver short-term and long-term goals in alignment with Blue Point project plans and schedules.
• Address key areas of supplier cost, safety, risk, reliability, and capabilities.
• Understand business priorities of the Blue Point Project execution strategy to develop and deliver effective procurement support, including execution of contracting strategies aligned with organizational expectations.
• Support compliance with the procurement process on the Blue Point project and increase procurement involvement in alignment with business needs.
• Manage key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to create value and alignment between suppliers and CF Industries.
• Facilitate continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and project execution.
• Actively participate in project stage gate reviews, providing input and assurance around procurement results.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the risk management plan addressing key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management, and procurement processes.
• Leverage knowledge of the company’s and competitors’ products, industry trends, and superior business practices to integrate into procurement operations for competitive advantage.

Operational Accountabilities

• Ensure implementation and adherence to all procurement-related policies, practices, and process improvements.
• Lead the sourcing process, including managing proposals, developing recommendations, and negotiating/awarding final contracts.
• Issue contract releases and purchase orders.
• Ensure accurate reporting on equipment fabrication progress and delivery updates, and participate in equipment update meetings.
• Expedite critical path orders to meet project schedules.
• Assist with oversight of vendor compliance with contract terms and enforcement when needed.
• Provide support on imports and logistics.
• Participate in site meetings and support site initiatives around safety, reliability, and community engagement.

Requirements

• BS/BA in business, supply chain, engineering, or other related fields. MBA is a plus.
• Six or more years of experience in procurement.
• Experience with large industrial construction projects and/or operating plants, preferably in oil and gas or chemical industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of procurement and industry practices, including contract terms negotiation, supplier management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding, contracting, supplier performance management, and risk management.
• Knowledge of Coupa, Ariba, and other procurement systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Tableau is desired.

Position Scope

• Breadth of Scope: Within the Procurement and Material Control organization for North America.
• Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences at all organizational levels. Significant influence and persuasion with functional team members, focusing on collaboration.
• Complexity: Applies technical and analytical thought processes to unique and novel challenges. Requires advanced logical reasoning and critical thinking.
• Decision-Making Authority: Ability to make complex decisions impacting directly and indirectly managed areas.
• Financial Accountability: Decisions may impact project spend, reflecting independent judgment and rationale.
• Strategic Influence: Impacts the execution and achievement of short- and long-term strategies and objectives.
• Work Environment: Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment that may at times be ambiguous.