CC Purchasing Agent

Our Favorite CITGO Perks are:

Remote Work Options available for eligible positions Options are department and/or location specific 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable) Annual Vacation Incentive for Eligible Employees Paid Vacation Time Company Paid Holidays Parental Leave Excellent 401(k) Match Pension Plan Company Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability Medical, Dental and Vision Plans; FSA and HSA Options Company Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees Healthy Rewards Program Service Awards Program Educational Assistance Plan Dependent Children Scholarships Reimbursement for Gym Membership Employee Discount Programs On-Site Health Clinic PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

Relocation

Relocation Benefits are available for this position.

Note

Employer will not sponsor visas for position

Job Summary

The Purchasing Agent provides procurement support for all assigned locations in accordance with Company policies, procedures and goals. The position is responsible for the creation and maintenance of contracts (purchase orders & outline agreements). The position utilizes best-in-class strategic sourcing tools and techniques to identify, qualify, solicit, select and negotiate with vendors to obtain materials and services from vendors at the best value for CITGO with consideration given to cost, safety, quality, reliability and delivery requirements per Customer's need. This position sets up Vendor for use through the SAP system and maintain vendor relations. The Purchasing Agent performs and analyzes industry research as needed.

 

*CITGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry with a well-known brand. CITGO operates three refineries located in Corpus Christi, Texas; Lake Charles, La.; and Lemont, Ill., and wholly and/or jointly owns 45 terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,400 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 749,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO is ranked as the fifth-largest, and one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products and supplies a network of approximately 4,800 locally owned and operated branded retail outlets in 30 states and the District of Columbia. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc. For more information, visit www.CITGO.com.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Business or in related field, plus four (4) or more years of Supply Chain Management experience

 OR 

Eight (8) or more years of Supply Chain Management experience in lieu of a degree

 

Required Skills:

Negotiating Skills

Multi-Tasking Skills

Proficient Computer Skills: SAP (or similar ERP), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Communication Skills

 

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

GEP SMART or similar e-Procurement solution experience and Power BI

Insurance/Indemnification Knowledge 

Legal Terms & Conditions Knowledge 

Candidates must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credentials Card)

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card.

The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card:  https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/

 

*Must have current valid drivers license.*

Job Duties

Review Customers' requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure materials and services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, safety, and delivery to support the assigned CITGO Business Unit(s).

Establish and maintain secure sources for required materials and services.

Coordinate with Customers to jointly evaluate performance of existing suppliers and contractors and determine any need for alternates.

Negotiate, execute and administer contracts (purchase orders & outline agreements), leases and national contracts

Coordinate as necessary activities of involved parties (Customers, vendors, contractors, Legal, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, etc.) to ensure proper development and performance of all contracts.

Supports the maintenance of current vendor lists capable of supplying assigned commodities and services.

Utilize sourcing tool to establish and maintain contracts (Outline Agreements) consistent with the requirements established by customers using specifications for products and/or scopes of work for services. Negotiate with qualified vendors for price, delivery and quality to establish contracts. Implement selective long term agreements based on vendor quality and value. Administer contracts throughout the life of the agreement including execution of change orders as needed, validating price/rate changes, monitoring KPls, etc. Possess an understanding of market conditions and perform an in-depth value and quality analysis of each requirement. Identify opportunities for Strategic Sourcing. Utilizing available tools, analyze procurement patterns based on volume and cost to establish strategic contracts to provide overall cost benefits.

 

Manage the vendor base by performing market analysis and research to evaluate and select new vendors. Perform all tasks associated with management of the vendor population, including but not limited to communication with new/potential vendors to discuss mutual interests and new opportunities. Actively participate in various vendor networking events. Using strategic sourcing tools, collaborate with the Customers to evaluate and select potential vendors through the pre-qualification and bidding process. Work with Optimization and Compliance to properly vet potential vendors and to monitor existing vendors to mitigate risks to CITGO. Advise purchasing management and affected Customer groups of significant events affecting the normal supply of goods and services. Pursue innovations in procurement practices and department procedures that will improve effectiveness and produce cost savings.

 

Using strategic sourcing tools, solicit formal and informal vendor bids for materials and services. Identify opportunities for subsequent rounds of bids, reverse auctions, and other value added sourcing techniques. Analyze proposals, negotiate, cost and terms & conditions to award the business fairly. Perform all steps necessary to prepare and release an RFP or RFQ. Assist user/requisitioner in developing specifications and/or requirements and pertinent, objective technical evaluation matrices.

 

Resolve a variety of purchasing issues/problems for both internal and external customers (i.e., unblock invoices to secure payment for vendors, provide expediting services as necessary, disputes for "out of scope" changes, contractual performance issues, etc.).

 

Support special projects in response to various customer and management requests for one-of-a-kind projects.

Provides Procurement on-call support as necessary