Sr Contracts Specialist

ROLE SUMMARY

The Sr Contracts Specialist will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and contracting in support of non-hydrocarbon, 3rd party (Indirect) spend for Delek US.  The role directly executes contracting and sourcing activity to ensure the safe, reliable, cost-effective delivery of goods and services in alignment with Delek's strategic objectives and corporate growth plans. Is responsible for executing on SCM strategy by optimizing spend, leveraging the supply base, minimizing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to meet the needs of Delek US.  Specifically, accountable for the execution and delivery of sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities for HR Services, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Commercial & Facilities.  The Sr Contracts Specialist is responsible for the effective management & execution of all ad-hoc contract requests while maintaining a high level of service to the stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports Delek's corporate functions to manage spend, reduce risk, and create a competitive advantage by optimizing the total cost of ownership.  Builds credibility with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the adoption of center-led sourcing and procurement initiatives.  Ensures collaborative interaction to understand operational needs, while providing effective and efficient support to the overall business. 
• Establish and execute on annual goals and objectives, including business improvement goals and stretch goals that enable the organization to leverage indirect expenditures and minimize transactional costs. Contribute to the Supply Chain annual delivery plan, in coordination with corporate objectives and overall Supply Chain goals, and in alignment with the Corporate's annual business deliverables.
• Manages a portfolio of spend categories to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefits from supply chain improvements and strategic initiatives.  Constantly seeks and identifies opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction.
• Execution of strategic & tactical sourcing processes (RFP, RFI, RFx) for 3rd party non-hydrocarbon spending, incorporating local market intelligence, conducting sourcing events, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, supplier selection, and contract award & execution.
• Conducts contract negotiations & redlines for all new agreements, contract expirations, and renewals, while ensuring accuracy and completeness of the contract development and execution process. 
• Tracks and maintains measurable performance metrics for all corporate procurement activities to include (but not limited to) spend under management, compliance to category strategies, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial (AP) performance, and Value Creation.  Drives data integrity with our systems through data standardization and consistency.
• Drives efficiency in the P2P processes by increasing the use of supplier catalogs leverages the capabilities of SAP to reduce transactions, and gains visibility to demand forecasts and spend intelligence.  Promotes the use of SAP and other SC tools within Corporate and Retail.
• Enable continuous improvement through standardized lean practices and procedures for all key processes within the Corporate Functions, including contracting strategy, sourcing, supply risk management, contractor management, and procure-to-pay.  Drive procurement optimization through increased use of automation and business improvement methods, specifically the use of standardized systems and efficient processes. Ensure that all programs implemented adhere to legal, compliance, and audit requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum BS/BA degree in Procurement, Business, or relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, commercial, risk, or relevant area
• Minimum 3 years of indirect contracting and procurement, including Bank Card Services, Travel, Fleet, HR, relocation and recruitment, Finance, Facilities, and other Indirect programs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working collaboratively across various business and functional areas, including multiple geographic locations
• Minimum 2 yrs. dealing with department heads, senior management, and customers

SKILLS

• Must be a strategic thinker with confidence and speed in execution.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and analytical skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to drive change with a focus on continuous improvement
• Supportive and hands-on inspirational leader, who can act independently
• A strong collaborator across the business, Supply Chain, and other support Functions
• Makes decisions with good judgment, taking responsibility for and being focused on the delivery of results.
• Is a Change Champion:  Has the courage to lead change. Takes a broad business perspective and is willing to speak up. Stimulates new thinking in a positive and non-threatening fashion.
• Can deal with ambiguity, showing strong self-confidence and determination.
• Applies strong personal integrity and has a high service orientation.
• SAP, Ariba, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel as required within North America

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