Site Procurement Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned, "hands-on"
Supply Chain Manager
to lead procurement activities for a major manufacturing facility in Texas City. As the senior procurement authority on-site, you will be responsible for the safe and economic delivery of goods and services for a business producing over 3 million tonnes of product annually. You will lead a dedicated team while managing high-value contract negotiations and optimizing warehouse operations.

Strategic Leadership:Lead the delivery of all procurement activities associated with the site, including the maintenance of cost control and anti-fraud processes.

Team Management:Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance development for a team of six professionals, including Procurement Specialists, P2P Support, and Stores Associates.

Operational Execution:Act as a "working manager" with direct responsibility for vendor management, price negotiations, placing purchase orders, and expediting.

Contracting & Logistics:Ensure an effective suite of contracts is in place for goods, service delivery, and logistics to enable smooth business operations (excluding feedstock and catalyst).

Warehouse & Inventory:Oversee the optimization of the stores warehouse, managing approximately $5M in inventory, cycle counts, and re-order levels to prevent plant outages.

Compliance:Rigorously adhere to the Delegation of Authority (DOA) process and chair approval calls in association with the Site Manager.

Stakeholder Engagement:Network with other global business units to leverage spend and provide high-level briefings to Board members regarding contract awards and strategies.

Experience:5–10+ years of proven procurement experience, ideally within a chemical plant or heavy industrial environment.

Education:Bachelor's degree is required.

Technical

Skills:

Deep expertise in
SAP P2P processes
, commercial controls, and a strong understanding of contract law.

Negotiation:Expert negotiator with advanced knowledge of procurement techniques and commercial analytical skills.

Leadership:Proven ability to build, motivate, and manage high-performing teams while influencing senior stakeholders.

Communication:Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.

Logistics Spend:Approx. $40M

Fixed Cost Spend:Approx. $10M

Capital Spend:Approx. $7M

Stores Inventory:Approx. $5M

Team Size:6 Direct Reports

Success in this role is defined by cost-base improvements, zero breaches in master data compliance, and maintaining plant reliability by ensuring no outages occur due to an inability to secure services or goods.