Senior Supply Chain Specialist - Contracts

About the role

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Specialist for its contracts function in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The specialist acts as the resident authority on construction, procurement and transportation/logistics agreement administration for the assigned team, advising the Project Manager and verifying vendor compliance so that the capital investment program is completed in line with company objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and adopt procurement policies, guidelines and procedures, and maintain a Contract Plan and Procurement Plan with performance baselines and reporting criteria.
• Ensure procurement complies with Department of Energy FAR requirements and support Project Execution Planning with procurement planning and vendor marketplace assessments.
• Take part in bid reviews and award activities, keeping vendors clear on terms and conditions.
• Monitor and appraise vendor performance to identify risks to cost and schedule, and keep the Project Manager informed of contractual matters.
• Manage project equipment and module transportation logistics agreements, and manage SAP modules for purchase requisitions, purchase orders and invoicing, plus SAP reporting.
• Provide summaries and analyses of commercial issues to help improve company policies and practices.

Required profile

• At least 15 years of industrial project procurement and transportation logistics experience in chemical or other heavy industries, including at least 10 years in contracting for global transportation and logistics agreements.
• Bachelor's degree, associate degree or equivalent experience in a construction discipline such as Construction Management, Engineering or Supply Chain.
• Prior experience with DOE-funded projects.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to work primarily in the field under varied site conditions, including outdoors on uneven ground, climbing stairs and ladders, and to support extended hours and weekends during critical path activities.

What we offer

• Compensation typically ranging from $89,000 to $164,500, depending on experience, skills and location.
• Possible short- and long-term incentive compensation.
• Healthcare coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, parental leave, disability leave and an employee assistance program.