Procurement Manager

Citation is one of the largest privately-held independent oil and gas acquisition, development and production companies in the United States. Founded in 1981 by Forrest E. Harrell, Sr., Citation has built a significant portfolio of mature, long-life producing properties through a combination of disciplined acquisitions, focused operations and subsequent development. The Company has an enviable track record in attracting and retaining high-quality talent. This is the result of a stable, long-term business model and a corporate culture that emphasizes working smart, “doing business the right way,” and rewarding both performance and technical achievement. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact helping to shape the future of our company and industry.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for leading and executing the company's procurement strategies for equipment and services, including tubular goods, fleet vehicles, major contracts, and other critical services, parts and equipment.

Essential job functions include:

• Collaborate with the company’s operating regions and corporate functions to develop and implement sourcing strategies for key categories (e.g. oilfield tubulars, vehicles, submersible pumps, major contracts) and other goods and services where a company-wide procurement strategy increases overall value
• Identify qualified vendors and solicit bids, negotiate acceptable competitive market terms, execute purchase contracts and coordinate delivery that meets the needs of the company and maintain compliance with HSE and regulatory standards
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks to proactively manage lead times, pricing volatility and availability of critical goods
• Develop Requests for Quotes that generate the best overall value and provide adequate protection for the company
• Develop and maintain relationships with service providers of the company’s major procurement categories across the operating regions
• Develop and manage the annual budget and inventories for major procured categories
• Monitor and manage inventories of oilfield tubulars to ensure they are consistent with the operational needs of the company
• Manage the company’s fleet vehicle purchases, dispositions and administration
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards

Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of oilfield equipment and procurement practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with senior executives, corporate and region operating personnel; comfortable interacting at multiple levels within the organization
• Understanding of accounting, particularly as it relates to annual budgets, invoicing and expense tracking
• A passion for teamwork, integrity, learning and continuous improvement

Education:

• College Degree (Bachelors Level) or Certification in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management and 10 years of job-related experience.
• If no degree or certification, 15 years of procurement or related experience required in oilfield procurement

Physical Requirements:

Primarily an office-based role requiring occasional travel to company operating areas and third-party offices and yards.