Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities Serve as liaison between Maintenance, Turnaround, Capital, Purchasing and Legal. Prepare contract and procurement legal instruments, including negotiation of commercial requirements and terms and conditions, obtaining delegation of authority approvals and ensuring execution of contractual documents. Responsible for all purchases made by the organization. Evaluate and approve suppliers and authorize purchases to determine the most desirable costs. Issue purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with company policies and procurement procedures. Provide diligent follow‑up on open orders and expedite items as required to meet operational schedules. Review service agreements and ensure service purchase orders are issued accordingly. Ensure proper application of terms and conditions aligned to scope of work and risk profile. Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to reduce overall total cost of ownership. Source and carry out new supplier qualification activities including ERP system setups. Manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and performance requirements. Utilize SAP and reporting tools to extract, analyze, and improve procurement data quality and accuracy. Coordinate with the Finance & Accounting Department on closing of purchase orders, adjusting material groups, adding new suppliers, etc. Analyze spend data, pricing trends, contract utilization, and supplier performance to support decision‑making. Serve as the maintenance and turnaround material/service buyer, with a varied work schedule as dictated by each turnaround. Identify savings opportunities through bidding, negotiation, and cost avoidance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, materials management, finance, accounting or business preferred, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree. 4+ years’ experience in materials or purchasing or related discipline, preferably in a refinery or chemical plant environment. Strong communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills. Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and communicate clearly at all levels of the organization. Customer‑focused, team player. Demonstrated ability to understand issues, develop plans, and set metrics to measure progress toward goals. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to build strong relationships. Attention to detail and ability to multitask and prioritize day‑to‑day tactical concerns while staying on course with long‑term strategic targets. Experience working in SAP as a buyer. Strong negotiation, decision‑making, analytical and problem‑solving skills. Knowledge of supply chain management practices. This position is on site 5 days a week. PBF Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr PBF Energy