Strategic Procurement Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.

Function:

Engineering and Engineering ServicesJob Summary:Supports development of and manages portions of a Mega-projects for a greenfield Blue Ammonia facility. Includes but not limited to facilitating scope development, compiling estimates based on developed scope, facilitating detailed engineering, following scope change protocols, preparation of request for bid packages, evaluating proposals, requisitioning materials and services, execution of project scope utilizing in-house labor or outside construction contractors, and tracking overall project costs and schedule and preparation of routine formal reporting. Acts as CF management representative and actively coordinates the CF project team with the Engineering partner, Technip. Integrated into all aspects of the Technip work fronts (Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, etc.) Ensures change orders to EPF contract are limited by contract SME insight and effective communication/coordination between CF and Technip. Acts as CF management representative for main Mechanical Contractor for pre-mobilization construction planning, and construction execution. Coordinates Construction Contractor inquiries with CF Project Team and Technip Engineering resources.Job Description:

Supports development of and manages portions of a Mega-projects for a greenfield Blue Ammonia facility. Includes but not limited to facilitating scope development, compiling estimates based on developed scope, facilitating detailed engineering, following scope change protocols, preparation of request for bid packages, evaluating proposals, requisitioning materials and services, execution of project scope utilizing in-house labor or outside construction contractors, and tracking overall project costs and schedule and preparation of routine formal reporting. Acts as CF management representative and actively coordinates the CF project team with the Engineering partner, Technip. Integrated into all aspects of the Technip work fronts (Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, etc.) Ensures change orders to EPF contract are limited by contract SME insight and effective communication/coordination between CF and Technip. Acts as CF management representative for main Mechanical Contractor for pre-mobilization construction planning, and construction execution. Coordinates Construction Contractor inquiries with CF Project Team and Technip Engineering resources.

II. Major Responsibilities:

Section 1 (Project Development)

• Manage project scope, provide oversight of Technip, Mechanical Contractor, and other 3rd Party activities and assure accuracy on progress reports.
• Coordinate management interface between Technip, Construction Contractor and CF Leadership.
• Ensure CF Project team resources are aware of upcoming critical work activities and notify CF management when resources are creating engineering review backlogs.
• Monitor progress and productivity or responsible 3rd Parties and advise on proper resource allocation. Notify CF management as deficiencies are noticed. Work with 3rd Parties to come up with schedule recovery plans when schedule delays are discovered.
• Work with 3rd Parties to prepare Change Orders as necessary and facilitate C/O management process.
• Execute project within approved budgets while controlling project scope.
• Oversee 3rd Party procurement processes
• Manage and coordinate with external engineering firms the strategies for packaged equipment such as process modules, vendor skids, or process unit packages. This includes coordination around engineering specifications, procurement, vendor selection (and subsequent management), logistics, construction/installation oversight, and commissioning/startup support.
• Effectively develop detailed project schedules and project cash flow projections and communicate project status and progress vs schedule and budget targets to management frequently and in writing. Proactively communicate delays and impact with management.
• Strive to improve skills that add value to both them and the company.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments.
• Travel as needed to Houston, Italy, OEM Facilities, or other domestic and international locations as needed.

Section 2 (EHS)

• Incorporate the applicable requirements of the site EHS program into project design scopes and continually evaluate ways to make the site operator more safely.
• Coordinate with project team members to ensure the project safely meets the end users' needs and follow all CF Policies and applicable laws/regulations.
• Participate in EHS risk assessment for the project as needed.
• Actively practice environmental, health, and safety activities associated with individualized job functions.
• Ensure timely execution of Hazop studies for area of responsibility.

III. Supervisory Relationships:

• Position Reports To: Project Integration Director
• Subordinate Positions: Technip Houston Office, Mechanical Construction Contractor, other 3rd Parties as required

IV. Incumbent Attributes:

• Education: BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Years of experience: 10+ years in some combination of operations or engineering at CF, a comparable chemical manufacturing company or an appropriate engineering and technology services provider.
• 5 or more years of experience with capital project development and/or execution. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• Ability and willingness to communicate effectively across multiple cultures and time zones both verbally and in writing
• Ability and willingness to work alternative shifts/schedules to support 24 hour/7 days per week operations during critical activities for construction, commissioning, and startup.
• High degree of personal responsibility for assigned project safety, cost, and schedule performance
• Requires minimal management oversight. Self-motivated for work prioritization/execution.
• Strong management skills required, including team leading, decision making, and prioritizing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and familiar with Primavera, ICARUS, or equivalent scheduling and estimating software.
• Ability and willingness to climb stairs, ladders, collect field data, enter process equipment for inspections, and otherwise work in an outdoor chemical plant environment as needed to monitor project construction progress on a frequent basis
• Must be able to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)
• Ability to prove drug and alcohol free at random or for cause

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