Summary of Responsibilities This opportunity is for a senior level procurement professional who, at the local/site level will support the Site's goals of safety, people, and sustainability by assuming all commercial aspects of the acquisition of goods and services within a given category of spend for the UUSA operation. Work with relevant customers/stakeholders and Procurement Manager in the development and execution of the customer aligned and integrated category plan(s). Support the development of and mentor other individual contributors in technical Procurement matters and processes.
At a global level, the successful candidate for this role will develop and deliver long term sustainable value from UUSA's external spend within defined category of expenditure in alignment with Group plans. As a member of a global category team, actively contribute to the development and execution of the category plan and associated projects in order to derive optimal value from the supply chain and the dissemination of best practice within UUSA.
Education and Experience Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- 10 or more years of experience in the following:
- Procurement/supply chain management/strategic sourcing with a focus on developing/implementing commercial strategies
- Lead the development, review, negotiation, execution, management, and documentation of significant and complex contracts and contract amendments in accordance with policies and procedures
- Managing supplier relationships in an industrial construction environment and EPC(M) framework
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) credential.
Job Details- Work Location: Eunice, NM - Hybrid 75/25
- This is a hybrid role with the expectation that the incumbent will work from the office 2-3 days per week based on business need and work remotely the remainder of the week.
- Work Schedule: 9/80 professional work schedule, some nights/weekends may be required
- Travel Required: 20% of the time or less as required
- Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and a L or Q level security clearance.
- Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.
- Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.
Primary Functions- Perform in accordance with our Foundational Behaviors, company values, and UUSA Behaviors.
- Closely liaise with the Group Category Management Teams to ensure that best practices are shared across the company and that UUSA plans are fully aligned with Group plans.
- Lead the development of medium to long term UUSA Category Plans to provide clarity on the vision, strategy, and implementation processes ensuring value delivery (lower costs, mitigated risk, supply assurance) through detailed understanding of business requirements, supply market dynamics, and TCO impacts.
- Implement effective and sustainable supplier management programs.
- Lead the development, review, negotiation, execution, management, and documentation of significant and complex contracts and contract amendments in accordance with UUSA's policies and procedures to drive value.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, business partners, and senior leaders to gain support and cooperation in the delivery of sourcing projects and the category plan to drive savings and performance improvement.
- Implement category and contract Key Performance Indicators to effectively manage the reporting processes and ensure optimal performance of contractors and suppliers.
- Develop and mentor other individual contributors in the technical Procurement process and standards.
The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail. Benefits For Benefits Information click here.
* Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.
Compensation starting at: $ 142285 - $ 167394 / year and up dependent on candidate. 
