Senior Procurement Specialist

Title:

Senior Procurement Specialist

Duration:

Full-time, Permanent

Location(s):

Modeste, Louisiana

Openings:

1

Salary:

$115K \+ sign-on bonus

Shift:

M-F On-Site 9/80 Shift (26 three-day weekends per year)

This role is on‑site at one of the major manufacturing facilities for a large chemical manufacturing company that is a pioneer in the agricultural industry. The position supports both

site‑level and enterprise procurement initiatives

, with a strong emphasis on

capital projects, construction activities, and turnaround support

.

We are seeking a

strategic and operational procurement leader

to drive sourcing strategies for

capital equipment and construction services

, optimize supplier and contractor relationships, and support large‑scale CAPEX initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep procurement expertise, strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, and a proactive mindset to improve

cost control, schedule reliability, and compliance

across the capital supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• 6\+ years of procurement experience

, with demonstrated exposure to:

• Capital projects
• Construction or plant expansion
• Manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience supporting

large CAPEX initiatives

, including new builds, expansions, or major facility upgrades

• Strong contract negotiation and supplier / contractor management skills
• Experience with

SAP (ECC and/or S/4HANA)

and supplier management platforms such as

Ariba or Coupa

• Experience managing proposals, developing sourcing recommendations, negotiating and awarding contracts, and executing supplier or contractor transition plans
• Hands‑on experience leading

RFQs and RFPs

for capital equipment and construction services

Additional Qualifications

• Oil \& Gas, Energy, Chemicals, or Heavy Industrial background
• Experience partnering directly with

Engineering, Construction, and Project Controls teams

• Procurement or Supply Management certification (CPSM, CPM, or similar)