Purchasing Agent-IT Contract Specialist
CITGO Petroleum Corporation, Houston, TX, United States
Procurement Specialist
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care. Job Summary: Provide specialized IT procurement support for all assigned locations in accordance with Company policies, procedures and goals. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of contracts (purchase orders & outline agreements). Utilize best-in-class strategic sourcing tools and techniques to identify, qualify, solicit, select and negotiate with vendors to obtain materials and services from vendors at the best value for CITGO with consideration given to cost, safety, quality, reliability and delivery requirements per Customer's need. Leverage best-in-class strategic sourcing methods to identify and qualify IT vendors, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure compliance with IT security, data privacy, and legal standards. Maintain positive vendor relationships, support the onboarding of new IT suppliers, and ensure contracts deliver optimal value, performance, and risk mitigation for the company. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; three years of job related experience Three years of job related experience or Six years in lieu of degree Negotiating Skills Insurance/Indemnification Knowledge Preferred Multi-Tasking Skills Legal Terms & Conditions Knowledge Preferred Proficient Computer Skills: SAP (or similar ERP), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Communication Skills Preferred: GEP SMART or similar e-Procurement solution experience and Power BI Job Duties: Review Customers' IT requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure software, hardware, cloud services, and IT professional services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, safety, and delivery to support the assigned CITGO Business Unit(s). Establish and maintain secure sources for required materials and services. Coordinate with Customers to jointly evaluate performance of existing suppliers and contractors and determine any need for alternates. Negotiate, execute and administer IT contracts, software licenses, SaaS agreements, and master service agreements. Coordinate as necessary activities of involved parties (Customers, vendors, contractors, Legal, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, etc.) to ensure proper development and performance of all contracts. Support the maintenance of current vendor lists capable of supplying assigned commodities and services. Utilize sourcing tool to establish and maintain IT contracts (Outline Agreements) consistent with the requirements established by customers using specifications for products and/or scopes of work for services. Manage the vendor base by performing market analysis and research to evaluate and select new vendors. Using strategic sourcing tools, solicit formal and informal vendor bids for materials and services. Resolve a variety of purchasing issues/problems for both internal and external customers. Support special projects in response to various customer and management requests for one-of-a-kind projects. Provides Procurement on-call support as necessary Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. Incentives we offer: Remote Work options available for eligible positions Options are department and/or location specific 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable) Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees Paid Vacation Time Company-Paid Holidays Caregiver Leave Excellent 401(k) Match Pension Plan Performance Incentive Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees Healthy Rewards Program Service Awards Program Educational Assistance Plan Dependent Children Scholarships Reimbursement for Gym Membership Employee Discount Programs On-site Health Clinic (select locations) On-site Cafeteria (select locations) On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only) On-site Fitness Center (select locations) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID - 1773
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry. At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care. Job Summary: Provide specialized IT procurement support for all assigned locations in accordance with Company policies, procedures and goals. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of contracts (purchase orders & outline agreements). Utilize best-in-class strategic sourcing tools and techniques to identify, qualify, solicit, select and negotiate with vendors to obtain materials and services from vendors at the best value for CITGO with consideration given to cost, safety, quality, reliability and delivery requirements per Customer's need. Leverage best-in-class strategic sourcing methods to identify and qualify IT vendors, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure compliance with IT security, data privacy, and legal standards. Maintain positive vendor relationships, support the onboarding of new IT suppliers, and ensure contracts deliver optimal value, performance, and risk mitigation for the company. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; three years of job related experience Three years of job related experience or Six years in lieu of degree Negotiating Skills Insurance/Indemnification Knowledge Preferred Multi-Tasking Skills Legal Terms & Conditions Knowledge Preferred Proficient Computer Skills: SAP (or similar ERP), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Communication Skills Preferred: GEP SMART or similar e-Procurement solution experience and Power BI Job Duties: Review Customers' IT requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure software, hardware, cloud services, and IT professional services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, safety, and delivery to support the assigned CITGO Business Unit(s). Establish and maintain secure sources for required materials and services. Coordinate with Customers to jointly evaluate performance of existing suppliers and contractors and determine any need for alternates. Negotiate, execute and administer IT contracts, software licenses, SaaS agreements, and master service agreements. Coordinate as necessary activities of involved parties (Customers, vendors, contractors, Legal, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, etc.) to ensure proper development and performance of all contracts. Support the maintenance of current vendor lists capable of supplying assigned commodities and services. Utilize sourcing tool to establish and maintain IT contracts (Outline Agreements) consistent with the requirements established by customers using specifications for products and/or scopes of work for services. Manage the vendor base by performing market analysis and research to evaluate and select new vendors. Using strategic sourcing tools, solicit formal and informal vendor bids for materials and services. Resolve a variety of purchasing issues/problems for both internal and external customers. Support special projects in response to various customer and management requests for one-of-a-kind projects. Provides Procurement on-call support as necessary Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. Incentives we offer: Remote Work options available for eligible positions Options are department and/or location specific 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable) Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees Paid Vacation Time Company-Paid Holidays Caregiver Leave Excellent 401(k) Match Pension Plan Performance Incentive Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees Healthy Rewards Program Service Awards Program Educational Assistance Plan Dependent Children Scholarships Reimbursement for Gym Membership Employee Discount Programs On-site Health Clinic (select locations) On-site Cafeteria (select locations) On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only) On-site Fitness Center (select locations) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Requisition ID - 1773