Purchasing Agent-IT Contract Specialist

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

Provide specialized IT procurement support for all assigned locations in accordance with Company policies, procedures and goals.

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

Utilize best-in-class strategic sourcing tools and techniques to identify, qualify, solicit, select and negotiate with vendors to obtain materials and services from vendors at the best value for CITGO with consideration given to cost, safety, quality, reliability and delivery requirements per Customer's need.

Leverage best-in-class strategic sourcing methods to identify and qualify IT vendors, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, negotiate pricing and terms, and ensure compliance with IT security, data privacy, and legal standards.

Maintain positive vendor relationships, support the onboarding of new IT suppliers, and ensure contracts deliver optimal value, performance, and risk mitigation for the company.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; three years of job related experience

• Three years of job related experience or Six years in lieu of degree

• Negotiating Skills;

• Insurance/Indemnification Knowledge Preferred;

• Multi-Tasking Skills;

• Legal Terms & Conditions Knowledge Preferred;

• Proficient Computer Skills: SAP (or similar ERP), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and

• Communication Skills

• Preferred: GEP SMART or similar e-Procurement solution experience and Power BI

Job Duties

1.

Review Customers' IT requisitions and process Purchase Orders in SAP to procure software, hardware, cloud services, and IT professional services at the most favorable price consistent with requirements for quantity, quality, safety, and delivery to support the assigned CITGO Business Unit(s).

A.

Establish and maintain secure sources for required materials and services.

B.

Coordinate with Customers to jointly evaluate performance of existing suppliers and contractors and determine any need for alternates.

C.

Negotiate, execute and administer IT contracts , software licenses, SaaS agreements, and master service agreements.

D.

Coordinate as necessary activities of involved parties (Customers, vendors, contractors, Legal, Risk Management, Accounts Payable, etc.) to ensure proper development and...