Purchasing Agent

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

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

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, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 37 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), CITGO ranks as the fifth-largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States.

CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,200 locally owned and independently operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains.

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.

A Purchasing Agent at CITGO's Lemont Refinery Support Center provides procurement support in accordance with company and corporate procedures.

This position places purchase orders, issues requests for quotes, negotiates for lower prices with reputable suppliers, and fulfills all other duties required for the everyday operation of the Procurement department.

Other duties include establishing outline agreements and one-time contracts with suppliers and contractors, assisting customers with issues pertaining to material and service sourcing, assisting Maintenance department as turnaround support, expediting purchase orders, and meeting with supplier/contractor personnel on a weekly basis.

This in an on-site position located in Downers Grove, IL.

Minimum Qualifications



* Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field, plus (2) years of experience in supply chain management, OR


* 6 years of job-related experience (in lieu of degree)


* CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management) certification preferred


* Experience in a refinery purchasing environment preferred


* Experience with SAP Materials Management and GEP preferred


* Good analytical skills


* Strong communication skills


* Working knowledge of Microsoft computer software


* Valid driver's license

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