Location: Ardmore,OK, USA
Executes Supply Chain Management needs, strategy and related processes covering equipment, materials and services for refineries. Provides specialization expertise to Valero in one or more Supply Chain Management areas based on past experience and training, serving as Valero's go-to person to resolve related issues and opportunities (subject matter expert). Provides Supply Chain Management services to local site Supply Chain Management teams. Supply chain requirements are met by utilizing a combination of multi-site supplier agreements and local supplier agreements. Objectives include meeting PSM and occupational safety needs, while maximizing profitability through increased operational reliability and reduction of Valero's total cost of operation and ownership (TCO). Excludes refinery feedstocks, energy, and transportation for feedstocks and products.
* Addresses Supply Chain Management / related requirements of refinery management and executive management.
* Develops and issues RFIs, RFPs and RFQs as required to purchase required equipment, materials and services.
* Assures timely delivery of equipment, materials and services to meet deadlines for maintenance, turnarounds and capital projects.
* Develops strong networks and working relationships involving suppliers, refinery, corporate, and executive management.
* Assures purchases are made in compliance with Valero's AMLs (Approved Manufacturers Lists).
* Assures procurement activities are in compliance with all Valero guidelines, policies and procedures.
* Works with other Supply Chain Management employees responsible for multisite agreements to maximize utilization and value from these agreements.
* Provides feedback on supplier performance, opportunities for improvements to existing agreements, and opportunities for new multi-site agreements.
* Assists refinery with supplier performance issue resolution.
* Coordinates Supply Chain Management efforts with corporate engineering, project execution, and the refineries to minimize total cost of ownership and to maximize profitability.
* Ensures that information technology platforms are being appropriately leveraged within procurement processes for achieving best in class, efficient procurement processes.
* Reviews purchases by EPCs (Engineering / Procurement / Construction Companies) performing capital project work on behalf of Valero, to assure
compliance with Valero's AMLs and maximum utilization of Valero's multisite supplier agreements.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
* High School diploma or GED required.
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related degree preferred.
* 1 year experience in procurement or Supply Chain Management refinery-related goods and services preferred.
* Experience with SAP preferred.
* Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Ardmore Refinery, required.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It's not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it's also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they're truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.
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