What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at CF Industries?
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.
Function
Procurement
Job Summary
CF Industries is the world's largest producer of ammonia and a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products. Our manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are among the most cost-advantaged, efficient, and flexible globally. Additionally, we boast an unparalleled storage, transportation, and distribution network across North America, ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and reliably. This global presence and advanced infrastructure provide employees with diverse opportunities and experiences.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction of a state-of-the-art, large-scale facility dedicated to producing low-carbon ammonia. This industry-transforming plant is being built from the ground up, utilizing the latest ATR technology combined with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). This advanced technology is expected to reduce emissions from the ammonia production process by more than 90% compared to conventional plants without CCS. While we are not the first company to build a plant with ATR technology, this will be the largest of its kind.
Position Overview
The Project Procurement Manager will be responsible for the overall procurement execution of the Blue Point Project(s). The Lead is the overall leader of the procurement team within the project team and is fully responsible for the overall performance of the team in support of the execution of the project. This position will lead a team to provide strategic procurement initiatives, including program and stakeholder management strategies for the Project, based on advanced procurement project management knowledge, in alignment with the strategic direction of the company-wide function in supporting the project.
Job Description
What you’ll do:
Complexity: Able to solve typical problems that are encountered. Able to diagnose most situations by interpreting data and comparing to similar scenarios. Work involves detailed planning of own activities and immediate work team. May involve resource planning beyond work team. Advanced level of logical reasoning and critical thinking are required.
Decision Making Authority: Decisions are complex, and impact area(s) managed and possibly impact areas not directly managed. More independent judgment is expected and used. Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function. Receives guidance and oversight from manager.
Financial Accountability: Given the size and scope of the function, revenue and expense are impacted based on the manager’s performance and results of oneself and those managed.
Strategic Influence: Primarily impacts the execution and achievement of short-term strategies through employees directly and indirectly managed. May also participate in the execution and achievement of long-term strategies. Decisions made are likely to impact the business on a short-term basis.
Total Rewards at CF
We offer competitive compensation with all employees eligible to receive a bonus and access to retirement plan(s). In addition, we provide comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits, well-being programs, time off programs and incentives to help meet your physical, financial, emotional and work-related goals.
How We Grow - We recruit those who are interested in a career with CF Industries and develop and promote people from within through our Talent Management System. Our system also allows you to connect and network/mentor with other professionals in different departments and areas across our organization. This system guides how we hire, how we train, who we promote, how we reward, and more!
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Function
Procurement
Job Summary
CF Industries is the world's largest producer of ammonia and a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products. Our manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are among the most cost-advantaged, efficient, and flexible globally. Additionally, we boast an unparalleled storage, transportation, and distribution network across North America, ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and reliably. This global presence and advanced infrastructure provide employees with diverse opportunities and experiences.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction of a state-of-the-art, large-scale facility dedicated to producing low-carbon ammonia. This industry-transforming plant is being built from the ground up, utilizing the latest ATR technology combined with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). This advanced technology is expected to reduce emissions from the ammonia production process by more than 90% compared to conventional plants without CCS. While we are not the first company to build a plant with ATR technology, this will be the largest of its kind.
Position Overview
The Project Procurement Manager will be responsible for the overall procurement execution of the Blue Point Project(s). The Lead is the overall leader of the procurement team within the project team and is fully responsible for the overall performance of the team in support of the execution of the project. This position will lead a team to provide strategic procurement initiatives, including program and stakeholder management strategies for the Project, based on advanced procurement project management knowledge, in alignment with the strategic direction of the company-wide function in supporting the project.
Job Description
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for Clean Energy projects, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and strategic direction.
- Manage the procurement team, setting clear priorities, controlling progress, and providing support when issues arise.
- Lead procurement contracting strategies and ensure continuous engagement with stakeholders throughout the project execution.
- Build market intelligence on clean energy markets, supply base, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement a spare parts strategy to ensure proper care, custody, and control of all materials.
- Manage supply and service agreements, ensuring compliance with contract management processes and applicable laws.
- Build effective relationships with suppliers to drive efficiency and manage key supplier relationships to increase alignment and value generation.
- Develop strategies for imports, delivery logistics, and supplier qualification efforts, including the introduction of new suppliers and maintaining an approved supplier list.
- BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions: Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or other related disciplines. Experience of at least 5 years or related professional experience, including supervisory experience.
- Certification in Procurement or Supply Management Desirable. Knowledge of SAP, Ariba and other procurement systems. Experience in heavy industrial environment, knowledge of chemical manufacturing and major capital projects.
Complexity: Able to solve typical problems that are encountered. Able to diagnose most situations by interpreting data and comparing to similar scenarios. Work involves detailed planning of own activities and immediate work team. May involve resource planning beyond work team. Advanced level of logical reasoning and critical thinking are required.
Decision Making Authority: Decisions are complex, and impact area(s) managed and possibly impact areas not directly managed. More independent judgment is expected and used. Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own discipline or function. Receives guidance and oversight from manager.
Financial Accountability: Given the size and scope of the function, revenue and expense are impacted based on the manager’s performance and results of oneself and those managed.
Strategic Influence: Primarily impacts the execution and achievement of short-term strategies through employees directly and indirectly managed. May also participate in the execution and achievement of long-term strategies. Decisions made are likely to impact the business on a short-term basis.
Total Rewards at CF
We offer competitive compensation with all employees eligible to receive a bonus and access to retirement plan(s). In addition, we provide comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits, well-being programs, time off programs and incentives to help meet your physical, financial, emotional and work-related goals.
How We Grow - We recruit those who are interested in a career with CF Industries and develop and promote people from within through our Talent Management System. Our system also allows you to connect and network/mentor with other professionals in different departments and areas across our organization. This system guides how we hire, how we train, who we promote, how we reward, and more!
- CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
- Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.
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