Contract Procurement Associate

ResponsibilitiesFacilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement processContributes to improvement in turnaround and capital planning, contracting and executionUnderstands and leverages knowledge of the company's and competitor's products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achieve competitive advantageContributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processesSuggests improvements for and supports process standardization and optimization in procurement strategies as well as within the areas of supplier management, risk management, supplier qualification and the procure to pay processOperational ResponsibilitiesIssues contract releases and purchase orders and expedite materials and services as neededSupports required activity during and after turnarounds and key capital projectsEnsures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control functions by reporting quarterly on the progress being made regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Ensures implementation of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvementsSupports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs and sales of obsolete equipment and materialsContributes to the sourcing process for relevant areas of spend including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, negotiating the final contract, and creating and executing supplier transition plansRequirementsBachelor's Degree required preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related disciplinesPrefer 3+ years' experience in procurement in a chemical/manufacturing facilityStrong technical knowledge of good procurement practice including negotiation, demand management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding, and contracting, supplier performance management and risk managementKnowledge of SAP, Coupa and other procurement systems