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

This position is on-site in Downers Grove, IL.

and provides procurement support in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and goals.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of contracts (purchase orders and outline agreements).

Bids, selects, and negotiates with vendors to obtain materials and/or services from suppliers at the lowest cost with consideration given to quality, reliability, and delivery requirements per business need.

Set up vendor for use through the SAP system and maintain vendor relations.

Performs and analyzes industry research as needed.

Minimum Qualifications



* Bachelor's Degree in related field and one (1) year of Supply Chain Management experience


* Experience with an ERP and/or Contract Management System


* Proficient computer skills, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint


* Valid driver's license


* Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)

Preferred Requirements:


* Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of Supply Chain Management experience OR


* Eight years of supply chain management 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.


* Experience with SAP Materials Management and GEP.

Job Duties



* Understanding of purchasing policies and procedures


* Ability to issue bids,analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, draft blanket orders, and one-time purchase orders, and administer service agreements.


* Negotiation skills to purchase assigned commodities at a favorable price consistent with required quantity, quality, and delivery.


* Understanding of purchasing documents and their purpose; knowledge of insurance and indemnification requirements


* Understanding of contract terms and conditions


* Ability to conduct / lead meetings with suppliers to gain insight into current market conditions and product knowledge.


* Possess excellent customer service skills and recordkeeping skills.


* Ability to oversee special projects.


* Ability to identify supplier options and determine Key Performance Indicators


* Ability to work under genera...