Senior Buyer (Oil & Gas, Downstream Manufacturing)

, CO, United States

Senior Buyer (Oil & Gas, Downstream Manufacturing) Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

Accountable for the overall development and delivery (end-to-end implementation) of procurement strategic strategies to maximize the value of spend on a total life cycle basis of operational contracts. To review and add when necessary tail end spent contract to increase automation of POs.

Lead the development of contracting strategies including tender, negotiation and award and the post-award contract management and continuous improvements against the deals for operational contracts.

Ability to interface effectively with CP and End User across a wide variety of backgrounds and levels, both at the plant and with parent company.

Garner support for key procurement goals and objectives via stakeholder management; able to align these goals to business needs and requirements.

Manage relationships with key third party providers so as to meet business challenges and identify improvement opportunities

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the supply market, including: a strong understanding of the drivers of value and cost for principal providers in the market; strong knowledge of the risks in the market and how best to respond; and a clear view of the ways in which we can maximize market share capitalization for the benefit of the company.

Assist other team members to develop market based category intelligence and category strategies

Maintain full understanding of CP policies and procedures, Approval processes, Requisition to Pay processes, ERP related processes and procedures etc.

Develop and execute negotiation strategies based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), cost modelling etc.

Challenge and influence key stakeholders to consider alternative to meet business demand and create value.

Manage a team of Contract Buyers during pit stop, turnaround and special project based on requirements.

Understand, Execute and Improve the Materials Management Process, Including Inventory Management if required.

Understand, Execute and Improve CP Processes and Systems

General Task

Local Contracts Board secretary

Focal point to train key stakeholders such Contract Owner, Contract Holder and End-users on CP process, procedures and also Supplier conferences and refresher courses.

Focal point for internal and external audit

Stepping up to stand-in, represent and support the Contracts & Procurement Manager or and when required within the boundaries assigned.

Accountable to train new procurement recruits and on-boarding, facilitate CP workshop conduct, CO/CH training and refresher courses

Accountable as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CPPM, CMCP, HSSE Contractor Management and Strategic Cost Management or as assigned.

Ensure Governance is upheld in all tender that is carried out. Advice and advocate Processes Governance to End Users.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience

University degree holder in Finance / Accounting/ Supply Chain/ Logistics/ Engineering or other applicable field with combined with minimum 8 years of relevant procurement experience Oil and Gas (downstream manufacturing operation) as a Senior Buyer managing contractors or other contract related experience.

Sound knowledge of contract and procurement policy and strategy with strong understanding related SOP on procurement compliance.

Experienced in stakeholder engagement.

Able to work independently, taking initiative and bringing forward insights and recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, think strategically and support TA and project procurement initiatives.

Good communications and negotiation skills

Ability to digest and keep abreast with the current contract & procurement trend and best practices.

Ability to develop and implement distinctive mindset, behavior and culture within the working team to achieve high performance in work by leading the adoption and implementation of value interventions, tools and methodologies to promote and instill high sense of commitment, ownership, integrity and loyalty that will be contribute to the operational excellence.

Key Competency

HSSE

Basic Refining Processes

Commercial Data Analysis

Total Cost of Ownership

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Formulate and Execute Negotiation Strategy

Analyze Market, Suppliers, Supply Chains and Cost Models

Formulate and Execute Category Strategy

Formulate Supplier Management & Innovation Strategy And Execute Opportunities

Contracts & Procurement Processes and Systems

Requisition to Pay (RTP) Process

The Materials Management Process, and Inventory Management

Your application will include the following questions: How many years' experience do you have as a Buyer?

Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?

Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?

A public listed company which operates an oil & gas refinery in Port Dickson, Malaysia. This refinery produces a comprehensive range of petroleum products, some 90% of which are consumed within Malaysia, and has a licensed production capacity of 156,000 barrels per day. The Company believes in giving equal attention to caring for the environment and contributing to social development within the community in which it operates.

A public listed company which operates an oil & gas refinery in Port Dickson, Malaysia. This refinery produces a comprehensive range of petroleum products, some 90% of which are consumed within Malaysia, and has a licensed production capacity of 156,000 barrels per day. The Company believes in giving equal attention to caring for the environment and contributing to social development within the community in which it operates.

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