Sr. Supply Chain Specialist

Main Purpose

Execute the Project consistent with published objectives, Company principles and the interests of all stakeholders; to formulate/adopt and develop the Company procurement methodology at a level of professionalism needed to achieve business and Project objectives and Company expectations; to administer project procurement and transportation/logistics agreements and to monitor and appraise performance by project vendors and suppliers; to advise project managers on agreement terms and related matters with the support of Legal and corporate functions; to participate in procurement agreement development with the Project Manager to increase Project efficiency; and to ensure that all project participants are conversant with Company business practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop/adopt a professional set of procurement policies, guidelines and procedures for procurement agreements and for use in appraising vendor development and administration.
• Ensure all Procurement activities comply with Department of Energy relevant FAR requirements.
• Support Project Execution Planning with procurement planning and vendor marketplace assessments.
• Participate in bid reviews and award activities so that vendors begin performance of services with clear understanding of the terms and conditions of agreement as well as Company approach to administration.
• Maintain the integrity of contract administration during project execution and upgrade contract administration performance.
• Monitor and appraise vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and expectations.
• Manage project equipment/module transportation logistics agreements.
• Manage Supply Chain SAP modules (Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, SES/Invoicing) and SAP reporting.

Education, Experience, Language, & Physical Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of industrial project procurement and transportation logistics experience in chemical or other heavy industries, including at least 10 years in contracting for global transportation and logistics agreements.
• Bachelor’s, Associates, or equivalent experience in a construction discipline (Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain or similar).
• Must be fluent in English.
• Work primarily in the field under varied site conditions; willingness to support extended hours/weekends during critical path activities; onsite presence in St. Gabriel, LA. Must be able to spend substantial part of each day at the outdoor construction site including walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs, and ladders.