Strategic Sourcing Specialist
HollyFrontier Corporation, Artesia, NM, United States
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
HF Sinclair is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist based in Artesia, NM. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic procurement partner embedded within the business unit, building collaborative relationships that align sourcing strategy with operational objectives. Brings deep market and supplier expertise to guide business stakeholders through the full procurement lifecycle from requirements definition and market analysis through supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and selection ensuring decisions are grounded in both local business context and enterprise-wide value creation. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve value, reduce risk, and simplify processes, and is trusted by leadership to provide clear, confident, and data-backed commercial guidance. Drives continuous improvement across the existing supplier base and develops procurement agreements that deliver the greatest overall benefit to the Corporation. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.
Job Duties
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Market Research and Analysis
Procurement and Sourcing
Supplier Selection and Relationship Management
Negotiation and Contract Management
Compliance and Training
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Experience
A minimum 4 years related experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, or Operations Management is required. Preferred experience in roles centered on building commercial strategies, enabling business outcomes, and influencing stakeholders across functions. Procurement or Supply Chain certifications are a plus. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Each year of experience over 2 in Procurement or Inventory Control may be substituted for 1 year of education (10 years total experience required w/o education).
Required Skills
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of navigating complex negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes while meeting critical business needs and fortifying relationships. Proven ability to manage complex sourcing projects and multiple priorities with a bias for action and strong project management discipline. Data-driven mindset with proficiency in analytics, dashboards, and cost modeling; advanced Excel skills and familiarity with procurement systems required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, confident, and data-backed commercial guidance to stakeholders and leadership. Strong collaboration, influence, and relationship-building abilities; capable of operating effectively across the business unit and with enterprise-wide teams. Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, value improvements, or risk reductions through strategic sourcing initiatives. Demonstrated readiness to step into leadership gaps, including the ability to direct or lead the work of others toward shared procurement objectives. Capable of temporarily assuming departmental management responsibilities in the absence of the manager. May lead Buyer(s) in prioritization of activities and development within respective categories/departments.
Work Conditions
Office based with up to 5% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors environment, and driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, fumes and airborne particles. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions. May be required to work extended hours and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and varying road conditions.
Benefits
HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time-Off 401(k) Retirement Plan with match Educational Reimbursement Parental Bonding Time Employee Discounts.
About HF Sinclair Corporation
HF Sinclair Corporation, 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 provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.
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.
HF Sinclair is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist based in Artesia, NM. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic procurement partner embedded within the business unit, building collaborative relationships that align sourcing strategy with operational objectives. Brings deep market and supplier expertise to guide business stakeholders through the full procurement lifecycle from requirements definition and market analysis through supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and selection ensuring decisions are grounded in both local business context and enterprise-wide value creation. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve value, reduce risk, and simplify processes, and is trusted by leadership to provide clear, confident, and data-backed commercial guidance. Drives continuous improvement across the existing supplier base and develops procurement agreements that deliver the greatest overall benefit to the Corporation. May direct or lead the work of others from time-to-time.
Job Duties
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Market Research and Analysis
Procurement and Sourcing
Supplier Selection and Relationship Management
Negotiation and Contract Management
Compliance and Training
Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Experience
A minimum 4 years related experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, or Operations Management is required. Preferred experience in roles centered on building commercial strategies, enabling business outcomes, and influencing stakeholders across functions. Procurement or Supply Chain certifications are a plus. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Each year of experience over 2 in Procurement or Inventory Control may be substituted for 1 year of education (10 years total experience required w/o education).
Required Skills
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills, with a proven track record of navigating complex negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes while meeting critical business needs and fortifying relationships. Proven ability to manage complex sourcing projects and multiple priorities with a bias for action and strong project management discipline. Data-driven mindset with proficiency in analytics, dashboards, and cost modeling; advanced Excel skills and familiarity with procurement systems required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear, confident, and data-backed commercial guidance to stakeholders and leadership. Strong collaboration, influence, and relationship-building abilities; capable of operating effectively across the business unit and with enterprise-wide teams. Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, value improvements, or risk reductions through strategic sourcing initiatives. Demonstrated readiness to step into leadership gaps, including the ability to direct or lead the work of others toward shared procurement objectives. Capable of temporarily assuming departmental management responsibilities in the absence of the manager. May lead Buyer(s) in prioritization of activities and development within respective categories/departments.
Work Conditions
Office based with up to 5% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, out-of-doors environment, and driver based environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, fumes and airborne particles. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions. May be required to work extended hours and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and varying road conditions.
Benefits
HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following: Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time-Off 401(k) Retirement Plan with match Educational Reimbursement Parental Bonding Time Employee Discounts.
About HF Sinclair Corporation
HF Sinclair Corporation, 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 provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.
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.