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PBF Energy · 4 days ago

Regional Procurement Manager

Paulsboro, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $216K/yr

5+ years exp

PBF Energy Inc. is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, and they are seeking a talented Regional Procurement Manager to join their team. This role is pivotal in overseeing sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities to support refinery operations, ensuring compliance and driving value through effective cost management and supplier performance.

BiofuelEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and GasTransportation

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a team of procurement professionals supporting refinery operations, maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, and other functions

Execute category management strategies developed by Category Leaders to optimize sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance

Lead sourcing and contracting activities for services, equipment, and materials, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, legal standards, and delegation of authority

Negotiate commercial terms, conditions, and pricing to deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and reduced total cost of ownership

Review, approve, and maintain contractor rates and related information in TRACK

Assist with the procurement of warehouse stock inventory and services to ensure supply continuity as needed

Oversee contract lifecycle management and purchase order processes in SAP and CLM systems, resolving invoice and PO discrepancies to ensure proper workflow

Partner with Legal and Insurance to review and approve contractual exceptions, and ensure risk is appropriately managed

Document supplier non-compliance issues, issue formal notices, and facilitate resolution of problems such as damaged materials, warranty claims, and schedule-critical expediting

Support Procurement, Accounting, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering in resolving SAP system issues affecting requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices

Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance, including qualification, scorecards, corrective actions, and ISNetworld requirements

Drive cost savings, risk management, and process improvement initiatives in alignment with business goals

Benchmark and apply industry best practices to strengthen procurement strategies and business results

Prepare and manage the department’s annual budget, analyzing and addressing favorable or unfavorable variances

Motivate, coach, and develop team members to achieve high performance and capability

Provide guidance and training on contract policies to refinery personnel

Qualification

Procurement ContractingSAP Materials ManagementNegotiationSupply Chain ManagementCost ManagementTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

5+ years of procurement, contract development, negotiation, sourcing, or supply chain experience in refining, petrochemical, or industrial operations

Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals, purchasing processes, and supplier performance management

Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable commercial terms, drive cost savings, and manage risk

Proficiency with SAP Materials Management

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and with external suppliers

Understanding of accounting and budgeting processes as they relate to Procurement

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, operational environment

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time to support operations across multiple facilities in the U.S

Strong communication and negotiation skills- written, verbal, and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization as well as with suppliers

Ability to manage personnel and resolve personnel issues

Ability to manage and effectively resolve business issues

Must be a team player and customer focused

Demonstrates the ability to understand issues, develop plans, and set metric to measure progress toward goals

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and can build strong relationships

Attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize

Able to handle day to day tactical concerns, while staying on course with long term strategic targets

Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Understands Supply Chain Management

Experience working in SAP as a buyer

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting or related field preferred or ten plus years Procurement Contracting / Purchasing experience

Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams preferred

Familiarity with SAP Plant Maintenance, Ariba, or other contract management platforms preferred

Knowledge of refinery processes, materials, and terminology preferred