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The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com.\nSummary\nLSB Industries (“LSB”) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Category Manager - Capital to join our Procurement team. The primary function of this role is to provide procurement support to LSB’s Capital Projects team for equipment, materials, and services in the development & execution of capital projects to enable best-value outcomes while mitigating risk. Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Director, this position will be responsible for developing and executing strategies for assigned categories (e.g., fixed equipment, electrical equipment, etc.) that meet LSB’s requirements at the best overall value (e.g., quality, delivery, cost/price).\nThis position can be performed on site at LSB’s corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City or remotely with 25% travel to our various facilities and suppliers.\nResponsibilities & Duties\nServes as primary point of contact (for assigned categories) between Procurement and Project Managers & Engineers (the “Projects team”) as well as the commercial interface with suppliers & contractors to ensure cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met\nCollaborates with the Projects team to develop project procurement strategies, plans, and schedules\nIdentifies opportunities to aggregate volumes for enhanced commercial terms (e.g., pricing, delivery, etc.) based on multi-year Capital Plan\nLeads and manages RFQ/RFP process from issuance to facilitating technical bid analysis & evaluation with the Project team; Develops award recommendation in collaboration with the Project team\nLeads supplier/contractor negotiations to ensure optimal commercial and contract terms\nDrafts & executes agreements (including Purchase Orders) with commercial terms and technical documentation while adhering to corporate policies & risk mitigation strategies\nManage agreements in accordance with applicable payment & overall project schedules\nManage & track equipment & material status through delivery including warehousing and temporary/long-term storage as necessary\nMonitor and manage supplier performance to include timely resolution of issues/risks to cost and/or schedule\nCommunicate execution to Project Procurement Plan (to include issues/risks) to Project team\nQualifies prospective suppliers via on-site assessments of their manufacturing/testing facility and quality management system; Subsequently performs periodic quality audits at qualified suppliers’ facilities \nMonitor and report on category performance, including benefits contribution (cost savings/avoidance), cost/price benchmarking, and supplier performance metrics\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline \nExperience\nMinimum of 5-10 years of Procurement experience with 3+ years of related capital projects \nExperience with equipment/supplies and services in a chemical plant, refinery or similar industry (Preferred)\nExperience with ERP Procurement module (JDE preferred) \nRequired Skills / Competencies\nDemonstrated proficiency of end-to-end strategic sourcing process (including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution) applied to capital equipment \nSolid understanding of FEL phase gate process \nCommercial mindset coupled with strong analytical skills\nProven experience in planning and leading negotiations to secure optimal terms \nPossess Plant Operator-centric mindset with technical and/or mechanical aptitude to understand project & process engineering concepts, equipment applications, and Operator/Plant needs\nAbility to work effectively with all levels of organization to resolve issues and influence a course of action\nAbility to foster effective teamwork and collaboration\nProven ability to challenge conventional practices and influence change\nStrong initiative and positive attitude, with an orientation toward pursuing goals and achieving results\nAbility to work effectively in a dynamic, high-paced environment with several projects and tasks working constructively under pressure\nPassion for continuous improvement\nGood oral & written communication skills to include ability to generate/present reports for senior leadership\nProficiency of MS Office to include advanced Excel skills\nLSB Chemical L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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