What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist - 6+ Month Contract position at Lofton Staffing & Security?

Global chemical manufacturing plant seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team at our Donaldsonville plant. We require a bachelor's degree with 3 years' procurement experience in a plant / manufacturing facility. No travel is required. The contract will last a minimum of 6 months with a high potential to be extended.

Job Description

As our Procurement Specialist, you will promote strategic and operational guidance in key areas of company-wide volume aggregation, the sourcing and procurement processes, stakeholder alignment, process standardization and control, supplier performance, and the development of cost saving synergies. The site expenditures include the acquisition of material, repairs, operating supplies, services and other areas of spend. The department also has oversight of inventory spare parts including capital spares.

Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

Leads and supports the development of procurement strategies at the site and potentially regionally in support of the vision and strategic direction of Procurement and Material Control
Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process
Contributes to improvement in turnaround and capital planning, contracting and execution
Understands and leverages knowledge of the company's and competitor's products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achieve competitive advantage
Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processes
Manages supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to increase alignment and value generation between the supplier and company
Suggests improvements for and supports process standardization and optimization in procurement strategies as well as within the areas of supplier management, risk management, supplier qualification and the procure to pay process

Operational Responsibilities

Participates in early planning for turnarounds and key capital projects; supports required activity during and after turnarounds and key capital projects

Develops and executes sourcing strategies that increase productivity, improve supplier performance, and reduce costs

Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control functions by reporting quarterly on the progress being made regarding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Ensures implementation of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements

Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs and sales of obsolete equipment and materials

Leads the sourcing process for relevant areas of spend including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, negotiating the final contract, and creating and executing supplier transition plans

Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers

Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedite materials and services as needed

Manages the administration of the supply base to include introduction of new suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, managing insurance requirements, and ensuring required training is completed

Salary

30-40 / hr, depending on experience

Benefits plans offered through Lofton Staffing

Requirements : Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other related disciplines

Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement in a chemical / manufacturing facility

Experience in developing and deploying procurement strategies and processes

Certification in procurement or supply management a plus but not required

Strong technical knowledge of good procurement practice including negotiation, demand management, supplier qualification, sourcing, bidding, and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management

Knowledge of SAP, Ariba and other procurement systems

TWIC Card required for this position

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If you are an experienced Procurement Specialist interested in joining a dynamic, growing team and meet the above referenced requirements, please apply now below with your current resume. All qualified candidates will be contacted within 2-3 business days.

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Job Type : Temporary Post Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Salary : $30 - $40

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