Supervisor, Procurement

About the Role

The Supervisor, Procurement is responsible for overseeing procurement and strategic sourcing activities supporting the organization's downstream and upstream operations. This role supervises procurement activities across the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract administration, purchase order management, and supplier performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate procurement and sourcing activities for materials, equipment, and services supporting downstream and upstream operations.
• Perform hands-on sourcing and contract management activities for high-profile, high-value, or strategically significant initiatives.
• Implement sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, quality, delivery, supplier reliability, and overall value.
• Oversee or personally conduct the end-to-end procurement process, including bid preparation, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, contract execution, purchase order management, and order follow-up.
• Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to procurement personnel to promote productivity, accountability, and adherence to established processes.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with strategic suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Lead or support negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, service agreements, and contractual conditions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, project management, and other stakeholders to define procurement requirements and establish priorities.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate corrective actions to improve reliability, quality, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, competitive sourcing, and supplier consolidation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, regulatory obligations, and ethical business practices.
• Support capital projects, maintenance activities, turnaround planning, and operational initiatives through effective procurement planning, sourcing, and execution.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and prepare related reports.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records, and support internal and external audits.
• Promote consistent application of procurement procedures, internal controls, risk management practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate significant issues to the Manager, Procurement and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or similar certification preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience.
• Oil and gas industry experience required.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and service agreements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and resolving complex procurement challenges.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms.
• Demonstrated success driving cost reduction, supplier performance improvements, and sourcing initiatives.
• Experience supporting refinery, terminal, pipeline, manufacturing, energy, or other industrial operations preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement principles, strategic sourcing methodologies, and contract management practices.
• Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing strategies, procurement analytics, and purchasing best practices.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, and spend analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.