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Area Procurement Supervisor

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, La Porte
Dec 28, 2024

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Reporting to the Regional Procurement Director, you will oversee a team of 3 to 4 Procurement Personnel and coordinate synergies in the region while providing functional guidance to the team. The position is preferably based in our Houston/Pasadena area. Your role will span strategic, tactical, and transactional purchasing activities. You will have functional leadership responsibilities and participate in performance management of the team.

Areas of Responsibilities:

* Bring high energy and focus to the procurement organization.
* Drive procurement excellence to Operations and Maintenance.
* Support the development of category strategies (leveraging the required market intelligence), multi-year roadmaps & actionable sourcing and project plans to optimize the company spend. An expansion of sourcing involvement in areas of spend not currently managed is anticipated all done in conjunction with the Global Category Management Team
* Optimize the local supply base by identifying, developing and maximizing opportunities within the region.
* Lead non PMO capital projects across all active facilities. Coordinate with stakeholders to improve efficiencies and optimization of projects ensuring budget and schedule adherence.
* Drive regional team alliance with corporate strategies, compliance and provided communication, data and feedback from all sites
* Drive supplier performance through rigorous KPI's through data driven scorecards.

* Oversee competitive bid processes (RFP's, RFI's, and RFQ's) for all regional commodities, parts and services.

* Effectively manage supplier relationships to optimize service, quality, and cost

* Oversee competitive bid processes (RFP's, RFI's, and RFQ's) for all regional commodities, parts and services.
* Effectively manage supplier relationships to optimize service, quality, and cost
* Ensure savings initiatives spanning cost reduction, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement, rebates, working capital, etc. are accurately documented, reviewed, reported and transferred to the annual operating budgets and long-term strategic plans

Critical Skills and Leadership Characteristics:

* Focused, action-oriented, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards
* Leadership skills with a record of achieving results individually and through others
* Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written
* Ability to work cross functionally with peers and other business leaders
* Ability to manage multiple projects, concurrently, and manage priorities
* Organized, team player who is an effective influencer

Demonstrated ability to lead change in the face of adversity; to challenge the status quo constructively.

This is an excellent opportunity for next step career advancement for the right individual including excellent growth opportunity

*Ability to demonstrate how your actions support Reworld Values and Behaviors, including Safe and Inclusive Workplace, Delivering Results through Trust and Building Breakthrough Capabilities.

Education:
Minimum Bachelor's degree; preferably Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or technical discipline; MBA preferred

Experience:

5-7+ years of procurement and supply management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Expert-level negotiation skills and experience negotiating high profile contracts
* Understanding of regional labor markets related to labor subcontracting and contract services a plus

* Knowledge of ERP systems such as Jagger, (PeopleSoft or SAP) and Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
* Working knowledge of Project based planning tools, MS Project as an example.
* Highly accomplished in developing and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Solid understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contracts, and change management
* Lean Six Sigma and CI experience; Certification a benefit

Travel

25-40% travel on average -
Travel between regional locations on the South Region

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard

What We Offer You:

Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment

Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards

401k - match up to 7%

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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