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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.\nFunction:\nProcurementJob Summary:\nThe Sr. Procurement Specialist will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement, program and stakeholder support for the Blue Point project. Supports the project based on advanced project procurement knowledge and industry best practices. Conducts day-to-day procurement execution activities in direct alignment with the company-wide function and with the project execution schedule set by Project Management leadership. The Blue Point project is a highly visible green field strategic initiative for CF Industries.Job Description:\nStrategic Accountabilities:\nSupport the project procurement team to deliver the short term/long term goals of the procurement function in alignment with the Blue Point project plans and schedules.\nAddresses key areas of supplier cost; safety; risk; reliability; and capabilities.\nUnderstand the business priorities of the Blue Point Project execution strategy to develop and deliver effective project support and procurement project strategy including execution of contracting strategies in alignment with organizational expectations.\nSupports compliance to the procurement process on the Blue Point project and increases involvement of procurement in alignment with the business. \nManage key supplier relationships in conjunction with stakeholders to increase alignment and to create value generation between the supplier and CF.\nFacilitate continuous engagement with the stakeholder community in the procurement process and Blue Point project execution. \nActively participate in project stage gate reviews and provide input and assurance around procurement results.\nContribute to the development and execution of the risk management plan that addresses key risks in contract management, supply, supplier management and procurement processes. \nUnderstands and leverages knowledge of the company’s and competitor’s products, industry trends, and superior business practices, and integrates the same into procurement operations in ways that achieve competitive advantage.\nOperational Accountabilities:\nEnsure implementation and adherence of all procurement related policies, practices, and process improvements.\nLead the sourcing process including managing proposals, developing proposal recommendations, and negotiating/awarding the final contract.\nIssue contract releases and purchase orders.\nEnsure accurate reporting on equipment fabrication progress and delivery updates and participate in equipment update meetings. Expedite critical path orders as required to meet project schedules. Assist with oversight of vendor compliance with contract terms and enforcement when needed.\nProvide support on imports and logistics.\nParticipates in site meetings and supports site initiatives around safety, reliability, and the community.\nIncumbent Attributes: \nEducation: BS/BA in business, supply chain, engineering or other related fields. MBA a plus.\nYears of experience: Six or more years of experience in procurement.\nOther unique job relevant attributes:Experience with large industrial construction projects and/or operating plants, preferably in oil and gas or chemical industries.\nStrong technical knowledge of good procurement and industry practices including contract terms negotiation, supplier management, supplier qualification, sourcing bidding and contracting, supplier performance management and risk management.\nKnowledge of Coupa, Ariba and other procurement systems a plus.\n\nMicrosoft 365 and Tableau desired.\nPosition Scope/Contribution:\nBreadth of Scope: Scope is within the Procurement and Material Control organization for North America.\nCommunications and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstratedability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences at all organizational levels. Significant influence and persuasion with functional team members with a focus on collaboration. \nComplexity: Applies technical and analytical thought process to unique and novel challenges. Advanced level of logical reasoning and critical thinking are required. Work involves detailed planning of own activities and immediate work team\nDecision Making Authority: Ability to make complex decisions which impact areas directly and indirectly managed.\nFinancial Accountability: Decisions made may impact project spend and are reflective of the independent judgment, logic and rationale for making such decisions.\nStrategic Influence: Impacts the execution and achievement of short- and long-term strategies and objectives.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced project environment which at times may be ambiguous. \nFor more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/.\nFMLA:\nhttps://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf\nEmployee Polygraph Protection Act\nhttps://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf\nEmployees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.\nNotice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process\nAs part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. 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