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Championx

Sr. Procurement Manager

Championx, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


ChampionX has an immediate opening for a

Sr. Procurement Manager

located in

Houston, TX . This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base pay and benefits.What’s in it For You:The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our bestThrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvementThe chance to Improve Lives in our community with regular outreach and volunteerism opportunitiesThe chance to join a learning and problem-solving cultureComprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid life and disability insurance, health savings account with company provided funds, paid vacation & personal time and so much more!What You Will Do:Manages the purchasing efforts to include building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, supplier score cards and all-encompassing domestic and global supplier management.Acts as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliersManages the sourcing and development of suppliers and contract negotiations locally and globallyCollaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.Prepares and presents market conditions and materials cost reports.Prepares Key Performance Indicators on a monthly basis, attend weekly leadership team staff meetings, and attend quarterly strategy meetings.Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.Attend 7 am daily production meeting to understand stock-outs and urgent production needs and root causes of any purchasing issues.Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials.Participate in inventory management activities, including knowing when materials are received, ensuring inventory is counted, appropriate storage, and transportation of materials.Manage supplier relationships and performance against established contracts and processesManage all commodity team projectsCollaborate with other departments to integrate strategic sourcing and supplier relationship managementManage supply chain productivity savings initiatives and activitiesLead the purchasing team, including performance management, career development, time and attendance, and identifying and attracting top talentDevelop, propose, and/or implement improvements to sourcing policiesManage Purchase Order processing and establish key metrics for tracking commitments of materials delivery to supermarket groupHandle special supply chain and operations projects as assigned including continuous improvement initiativesParticipate in Lean events with active involvement in CI initiatives to continue to foster the continuous improvement cultureReport unsafe acts or conditions to supervision immediately as noticedPosition Details:Candidate must reside in Houston TX, or surrounding areasWork week and schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 5:00PM, some evening work and weekend work will be requiredCompensation package offered: a competitive base salary paid bi-weekly with eligibility for an annual incentive bonusManage a team of buyers and multiple global supplier activitiesPosition reports to the Sr. Director of Supply ChainNew hire orientation is providedOffice and cubicle environment in a manufacturing facilityOn the job training on processes and proceduresImmigration sponsorship is not provided for this positionPPE requirements include safety glasses and steel toesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Procurement and 5 years in sourcing and/or purchasing, or supply chain in a manufacturing environmentElectrical and electronics parts procurement experience3 years leading a procurement team within a manufacturing environmentExperience in managing Supplier Development Programs to improve OTD, Quality and ServicePrevious experience negotiating with domestic and international suppliersMust be able to mitigate Single Source Suppliers by identifying alternatives in the industryBroad commodity sourcing knowledgeDemonstrate ability to visualize and manage the implementation of creative solutions and respond appropriately and timely to customer needsProven customer service, project management, analytical, leadership, negotiation, problem solving, contracts and financial skillsSolid change management and conflict management skillsExcellent communications, facilitation, and presentation skillsProficient in standard business enterprise softwareProficient in MS office programsExcellent analytical, problem solving organizational and project management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsProven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completionRecord of successfully collaborating with and influencing senior management and peersDemonstrated ability to lead and participate in cross functional teamsDemonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability, and professional demeanorMust be able to make effective presentations to diverse groupsMust be able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgetsMust be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%Must have a professional and positive attitude as well as a passion for continuous improvementIs open to change and new informationShow respect, empathy, understanding, and concern for othersDemonstrate a personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitudeImmigration sponsorship not offered for this rolePhysical Demands:Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.Minimal balancing, lifting/carrying up to 25lbs, collating/filing, and dialing up to 10%.Occasional standing and walking between 11% and 33%.Constant use of a computer monitor and keyboard, sitting, seeing, hearing, writing and speaking greater than 66%.Preferred Qualifications:5 years of experience in Metal Casting Industry and/or Injection Molding IndustryCPSM or national certification in supply chain and lean six sigma trainingExperience in Oracle ERPAbout ChampionXChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.