Strategic Procurement Lead

About the role

This role is based in Wichita, KS and is a key part of our Procurement organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site and project teams early in the planning phase to define procurement strategies for operational and capital needs
• Lead sourcing strategy development, including market engagement, bid approach, supplier selection, and negotiation strategy
• Proactively identify upcoming work and align suppliers, capacity, and timelines to support project success
• Serve as a strategic advisor to stakeholders, providing recommendations that balance cost, risk, and schedule
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms, leveraging market conditions and project timelines to create value
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal partners to drive performance and continuous improvement
• Challenge existing approaches and leverage tools (Ariba, Track, Power BI, etc.) to improve procurement effectiveness and efficiency
• Support procurement capability across sites through reporting, process discipline, and coaching procurement-facing teammates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field OR equivalent experience
• Experience leading or influencing procurement strategy, sourcing initiatives, or operational improvement efforts
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contract execution, and commercial decision-making
• Experience analyzing data and solving problems to drive decision-making
• Experience collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting capital, maintenance, or industrial project procurement
• Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies (beyond transactional purchasing)
• Experience building strategic supplier partnerships and managing performance
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or plant-based environments
• Advanced data analysis skills and experience leveraging insights to drive business results

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Supplier management and negotiation
• Project management and timeline coordination

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Schedule

Approximately 25% travel to production facilities across the U.S. and Canada is required.