Contracts & Sourcing Manager

The Opportunity

- Local site procurement leader at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company

- Opportunity to lead sourcing and contracting strategies for the Par Hawaii Refinery

- Opportunity to be a change agent in a continues process improvement environment

- Participate in local Leadership meetings and engagements to ensure site Procurement activities and priorities are aligned with the local business needs and schedules.

- Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will serve as the local Procurement leader in supporting site procurement operations. You will also be a local cross-functional Procurement lead responsible for our team’s outstanding Customer Service delivery to our business clients.

Key activities include:

- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection and ensure competitive pricing and terms

- Lead the end-to-end Source to Contract (S2C) process, including drafting requests for proposals (RFPs), managing bid evaluations, and negotiating contracts

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their sourcing requirements and provide guidance on supplier selection, contract terms, and negotiation strategies

- Review and analyze supplier proposals, contracts, and terms to ensure compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry standards

- Negotiate favorable contractual terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery schedules, quality standards, and service level agreements

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance and addressing any issues or concerns in a timely manner

- Conduct ongoing supplier performance evaluations to assess reliability, quality, and adherence to contractual obligations

- Stay informed about market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes that may impact sourcing strategies and supplier relationships

- Facilitates proper development, review and approval of project procurement and contracting arrangements to support Major projects and Turnarounds

- Lead annual review of site spend and development of contracting and sourcing strategies to deliver value for Par Pacific and mitigate 3rd party supply chain risks

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Additional qualifications include:

- High school diploma required or equivalent required

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or a related field preferred/Industry experience and demonstrated abilities to execute the job requirements may be substitute to formal education

- Minimum 3 years Procurement, Supply Chain, or relevant experience preferred

- Expert knowledge of sourcing, contracting, category management, supplier relationships management, and supply risk management preferred

- Demonstrated experience delivering value in a Refining / Manufacturing environment preferred

- Proven track record of successful contract negotiation and management preferred

- Excellent communication and relationship building skills required

- “Can do” attitude focused on problem solving, driving results and value delivery for the organization required

- Strong computer skills knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite applications, particularly intermediate Word and Excel skills preferred

- Solid business acumen, especially as related to the Refining / Manufacturing environment preferred

- Strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle preferred

About Us

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific

Unique Culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific - a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their homes and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in Kapolei (Campbell Industrial Park). Located on the southwest side of O’ahu, Kapolei, named for the volcanic cone Pu’u of Kapolei, is colloquially known as the “second city.” It is a vibrant, affluent city that is growing rapidly and is within a few miles of beautiful beaches, camp sites, and adventure parks.

Opportunistic growth strategy

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

Focused on the future

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Excellent compensation and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program. Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position is $112,000 to $140,000, plus a non-discretionary bonus. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with a total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.

Our Retail Operations

We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer

Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status,genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.