Contract Procurement Associate

Responsibilities
Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholdermunity in the procurement process
Contributes to improvement in turnaround and capital planning, contracting and execution
Understands and leverages kledge of thepany's andpetitor's products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achievepetitive advantage
Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processes
Suggests 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 process
Operational Responsibilities
Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedite materials and services as needed
Supports required activity during and after turnarounds and key capital projects
Ensures 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 improvements
Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs and sales of obsolete equipment and materials
Contributes to the sourcing process for relevant areas of spend including managing proposals, developing proposal rmendations, negotiating the final contract, and creating and executing supplier transition plans
Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related disciplines
Prefer 3+ years' experience in procurement in a chemical/manufacturing facility
Strong technical kledge of good procurement practice including negotiation, demand management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding, and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management
Kledge of SAP, Coupa and other procurement systems
Contract Procurement Associate
Contracts/ Procurement Professional