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CF Industries · 1 day ago

Senior Procurement Specialist

CF Industries is dedicated to providing clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies, support procurement activities, and manage supplier relationships to align with the company's strategic direction.

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Responsibilities

Leads the development of procurement strategies at the site, regionally, and potentially globally in support of the vision and strategic direction of Procurement and Material Control
Facilitates continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and category management
Supports the site-based procurement team to deliver the short term/long term goals of the procurement function in alignment with the business and site-specific plans
Addresses key areas of supplier cost; safety; risk; reliability; continuous improvement; technology adoption; supplier innovation and service
Contributes to plant turnarounds and capital project planning through effective sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and execution
Contributes to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in the local and regional supply base
Manages key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to increase alignment and to create value generation between the supplier and CF
Supports compliance adherence to the procurement process at the site through standardization and optimization of the procure-to-pay process
Participates in site meetings and supports site initiatives around safety, reliability, and the community
Facilitates key interactions across the manufacturing sites and with suppliers
Develops and executes sourcing strategies that increase productivity, improves supplier performance, and reduces cost
Ensures on-going efficiencies of the procurement and material control function by reporting on the progress of key performance indicators
Ensures implementation and adherence of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements
Participates in and promotes the work of category management and improvement teams
Supports the material control function to optimize inventory levels, minimize stock outs, and sales of obsolete equipment and materials
Leads the sourcing process including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, and negotiating/awarding the final contract
Contributes to supplier qualification efforts including introduction of potential new suppliers
Issues contract releases and purchase orders and expedites materials and services as required
Manage supply and service agreements to facilitate any necessary improvements to increase accuracy, visibility and productivity to ensure compliance with the contract management process and any applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Qualification

Procurement strategiesSupplier managementContract managementRisk managementSAP S4Coupa/AribaContinuous improvementMicrosoft 360TableauAnalytical thinkingNegotiationCommunication skills

Required

BS/BA in business, supply chain, engineering or other related fields
Six plus years of experience in procurement including supplier management, contract management, risk management, and procure to pay processes
Knowledge of continuous improvement, Coupa/Ariba, SAP S4
Excellent technical knowledge of good procurement practices including: sourcing, bid development, contract development, negotiation, contract execution and supplier management
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences at all organizational levels
Significant influence and persuasion with functional team members with a focus on collaboration
Ability to make complex decisions which impact areas directly and indirectly managed
Advanced level of logical reasoning and critical thinking are required

Preferred

Microsoft 360 and Tableau desired

Benefits

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees
A comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options
A health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
Dental and vision benefits
A well-being incentive program
401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off programs
Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance

Company

CF Industries

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At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.

H1B Sponsorship

CF Industries has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (8)
2021 (7)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$750M
2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2005-08-11IPO

Leadership Team

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Christopher Bohn
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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Ashraf Malik
Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution
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