Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


El Dorado, United States HF Sinclair Full time
Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Eldorado Kansas is seeking a Procurement Specialist starting in early August to conduct routine and non-routine procurement assignments under limited supervision within a framework of acceptable controls which satisfy governmental and company accounting requirements. Analyzes data and may develop procurement agreements, ensuring work is conducted to achieve the greatest overall benefit to the Corporation. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.

Job Duties

  • Processes requisitions into procurement orders for routine and non-routine, repetitive and some non-repetitive, materials, equipment, and services.
  • Identifies and selects suppliers based on various criteria, including safety, assurance of supply, quality, service, cost and innovation; considers requisitioner input, applies experience with prior purchases, current agreements and situations, may seek additional input from others. Administers Supplier/Contractor Pre-qualification requirements relating to Safety and Risk.
  • Coordinates transportation and logistics requirements by selecting appropriate transportation method for items purchased; may coordinate with a third-party logistics provider; may participate in transportation provider audits
  • Works closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, environmental, laboratory, health & safety and training on a daily basis, and with legal in negotiating terms and conditions
  • Negotiates terms and conditions (T&C's), hourly labor/equipment rates, mark-ups, prices, etc., with Supplier/Contractor to obtain the best possible outcome for company. Develops and monitors procurement agreements by gathering and analyzing data and/or assisting with preparing and processing bid invitations. Participates in and may prepares for supplier qualification and/or performance audits
  • Monitors PO's, contracts, and suppliers for open PO's/contracts, contacts suppliers, and takes action to assure materials and services are delivered when needed; monitors supplier performance. Assists in development of performance measures and may update said measures. May participate in vendor audits. Applies appropriate tax handling of PO's by identifying and properly coding tax exempt items and preparing tax exemption certificates. May train other buyers
  • Solicits bids to obtain or verify pricing; occasionally per corporate guide >$50,000; occasionally for procurement agreements and/or projects
  • Identifies bidders and prepares bids considering requisitioner input and applying experience with prior purchases and situations. May seek additional input from others. Conducts pre-bid meetings and job walks.
  • Prepares RFx and manages sourcing events for purchases of goods and/or services >$100,000. Conducts bid evaluations.
  • Prepares goods and services agreements including master agreements.
  • Reconciles invoices for payment by working with AP. Seeks understanding and works with AP to prevent future discrepancies. Recommends process changes to department manager
  • Prepares procurement requisitions for department


Experience

A minimum of 2 years related experience is required.

Preferred Experience:

Refinery experience and/or experience in procurement and inventory control are preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree, in a technical or business related field. Each year of experience over two in procurement or inventory control may be substituted for one year of education (six years total experience required w/o education).

Required Skills

Demonstrated proficiency in existing procurement and/or inventory control systems. Strong knowledge of contract administration, and buying/purchasing business with ability to apply this knowledge. Advanced reading and writing skills required. Ability to negotiate terms and conditions, labor/equipment rates, mark-ups, prices, etc. Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite , ability to organize and analyze data; ability to lead teams; advanced reading and writing skills; ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations; basic negotiating skills, ability to work independently. May be required to attend daily and weekly safety meetings, lead safety meeting talks as scheduled and complete legally required ePrism safety training modules depending on assignment. Working knowledge of procurement and/or inventory control computer systems; basic refinery knowledge; working knowledge of the procurement/ contracting business and ability to apply this knowledge in a global business environment. The ability to effective communicate with others, both written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volumes. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry on instruction furnished in written, oral or diagram form and solve problems.

Preferred Skills:
Some accounting background and experience with eProcurement systems is preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May fill in for departmental supervisors.

Work Conditions

Office based with occasional refinery visits and with up to 5% travel required by land and air. From time to time may be required to work in petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of-doors environment. Subject to varying road and weather conditions

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation ("HF Sinclair"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products in 19 states principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high quality fuels to more than 1,300 Sinclair branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.
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