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NES Fircroft Ltd

Strategic Sourcing Lead

NES Fircroft Ltd, Paulsboro, New Jersey, us, 08066


New Opportunity!!

Strategic Sourcing Lead

NES Fircroft is actively seeking candidates for an exciting Strategic Sourcing Lead position at our client, a Major Oil/Gas Refinery organization.

This position will be a full-time long-term contract opportunity with our client, and will be based onsite at either their Paulsboro, NJ Refinery OR their Toledo, OH Refinery site.

Our client is seeking candidates with a strong background in evaluating sourcing procedures and driving purchasing decisions within large scale Oil/Gas &Chemicals Production Facilities.

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their resumes directly to gabriel.fox@nesfircroft.com along with their availability.

Job Responsibilities:

Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approval

Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies

Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends

Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality

Collaborating with the procurement department to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities

Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts

Estimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with industry regulations

Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in business, economics, finance, logistics or in a related field

Masters degree in business or specialization in advanced procurement management strongly preferred

4+ years of minimum experience in procurement within Oil/Gas or Chemicals industries

Proficiency in software such as Fraxion Spend Management and Promena e-Sourcing

Superb leadership and communication skills

Advanced ability to collaborate and negotiate

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.