Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Overview

“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

Purchase materials and services required for Petro-Chemical plant operations, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.  Develop and maintain positive stakeholder relationships. Negotiate service agreements and execute purchase order packages.

Analyzes business requirements and develops and executes sourcing strategies and initiatives. Aids management with sourcing and supply chain activities including budget analysis. Handles supplier selection and relationship management, negotiates contracts and pricing, and ensures compliance to the contracting and procurement standards.

Responsibilities

Purchase materials and services required for plant operations, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

Expedite documentation and deliveries of orders to maintain on-time delivery requirements.

Effectively use SAP to create and maintain purchase orders in a timely manner.

Effectively interact / communicate with manufacturing, engineering, project management and suppliers regarding order status.

Document and advise requisitioner of critical changes in orders status.

Build, develop and manage professional relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders yielding effective partnerships.

Perform other purchasing duties including bid tab creation, maintain PO / Proposal logs and folders, and supplier setup.

Create and defend category strategies and decisions with sound analytics. Collaborate with key analytical support functions; synthesize results.

Functional / Technical Skills, Presentation Skills, Time Management, Process Management.

Qualifications

5 to 10 years purchasing experience in a related field.

Must have experience purchasing or managing MRO commodities in a manufacturing / operations organization.

Experience using the Purchasing functions in SAP or equivalent business system.

A high degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.

Good communication skills and basic math skills in order to effectively interact with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.

Demonstrate an ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.

Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and be able to create and interpret key reports.

Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Ability to work with and influence peers and management.

Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).

Education Requirements

Associates Degree or equivalent work experience.

EEO Statement

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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