CATEGORY MANAGER

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

Manage assigned category(ies) to maximize business performance, by reducing costs and mitigating risk. The primary role is to manage category activity, including developing and executing the category strategy, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contracting, supplier performance management, supply base optimization, risk mitigation, and planning for business continuity.

Minimum Qualifications

- College Degree (Bachelors Level) ; C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Supply Management Certification) and 8 years of experience required. In lieu of degree, 12 years of experience required.

- Successful track record of managing sourcing initiatives

- Exceptional negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering value and results.

- Strong understanding of contracting principles and knowledge of how legal elements are integrated, with emphasis on Insurance/Indemnification.

- Proficient in Digital Skills: MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Power BI preferred.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Knowledge of, and experience with, ERP (particularly SAP).

- Working knowledge of e-procurement initiatives and technologies is a plus, specifically Contract Management and E-Sourcing system, GEP SMART or similar.

Job Duties

- Strategy Development- The Category Manager is responsible for working with internal stakeholders to develop and validate the category strategy by performing market analysis and research, analyzing business plans and requirements to maintain a competitive position, then building buy-in, to implement the strategy. The Category Manager understands the strategy, communicates, and drives accountability/execution of the strategy.

- Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Performance Management- The Category Manager:

- Leads Strategic Sourcing activities to establish the appropriate contracting strategy based on CITGO needs and category risk (e.g., National Outline Agreements, regional agreements, local agreements)

- Maintains cost oversight by monitoring spend and compliance with the category strategy.

- Owns supplier relationships. Implements and monitors supplier key performance metrics (KPI’s) for assigned categories. Initiates business and organizational partnerships. Collaborates with suppliers to ensure the supply chain is meeting business objectives.

- Monitors supplier performance and intervenes and supports as necessary. Performs root cause analysis and resolutions, develops and monitors supplier improvement plans

Job Duties II

- Monitors external markets for conditions/trends, developing technologies, supply chain capacity/capability, product knowledge, customer requirements and supply/demand challenges and advises impacted stakeholders of significant events affecting the normal supply of goods and services

- Works with Optimization and Compliance to monitor existing suppliers to identify opportunities to increase supplier service levels and mitigate risks to CITGO.

- Maintains regular dialog with the regional teams, on key supply issues

- Acts as a subject matter expert for the category and escalation point for the business units

- Provides advice and guidance on sourcing and other value generating initiatives

- Drives continuous improvement within the Category. Performs procurement reporting and analysis of management information to develop a portfolio of initiatives to deliver year-on-year cost reductions and performance improvements.

- Additional Responsibilities- Support department special projects. Pursues innovations in procurement practices and department procedures that will improve effectiveness and produce cost savings.

- Mentor less experienced procurement team members.

Qualified candidates may apply at CITGO Careers. Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

Here Are The Incentives We Offer

- Remote Work options available for eligible positions

- Options are department and/or location specific

- 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)

- Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees

- Paid Vacation Time

- Company-Paid Holidays

- Caregiver Leave

- Excellent 401(k) Match

- Pension Plan

- Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability

- Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options

- Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees

- Healthy Rewards Program

- Service Awards Program

- Educational Assistance Plan

- Dependent Children Scholarships

- Reimbursement for Gym Membership

- Employee Discount Programs

- On-site Health Clinic (select locations)

- On-site Cafeteria (select locations)

- On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)

- On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.