Sr.Regional Procurement Manager

Confidential Search – Regional Procurement Manager (West Coast)

📍 Location: Can be in Philadelphia, PA now, but will relocate to - West Coast, U.S. (Relocation Provided)
💰 $150,000 – $170,000 base salary + 22% Target Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
🏭 Industry: Refining / Oil & Gas / Chemicals / Industrial Manufacturing
📅 Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

A leading refining and petrochemical organization is seeking an accomplished Regional Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for multi-site refinery and chemical operations across the western United States. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement Operations (SMPO) , this position ensures full compliance with corporate, financial, and technical requirements while driving measurable value through cost efficiency, supplier performance, quality, and risk control .

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing procurement activities in refining, oil & gas, or chemical manufacturing environments , supporting multiple operating sites, and leading a team of direct reports. This is a highly visible, strategic leadership role requiring both operational depth and executive communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a regional team of procurement professionals supporting refinery, chemical, and industrial plant operations across multiple U.S. sites.

• Oversee sourcing and contracting for services, materials, and capital projects in alignment with category management strategies.

• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and risk provisions to achieve cost savings and performance improvements.

• Ensure procurement activities meet all corporate, legal, and financial compliance standards, including delegation of authority.

• Manage contract lifecycle administration and purchase order processes within SAP and CLM platforms , resolving workflow and invoice discrepancies.

• Partner with Legal, Risk, and Insurance teams to review exceptions, manage exposure, and ensure contract integrity.

• Support plant and project leadership in resolving material or supplier performance issues, including nonconformances, warranties, and schedule-critical needs.

• Monitor and report on supplier compliance, qualification, and performance, maintaining scorecards and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

• Drive regional cost-savings, risk-mitigation, and process-improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional groups, including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Accounting, to ensure seamless procurement support.

• Benchmark and integrate industry best practices for sourcing, contracting, and supplier management across refinery and chemical operations.

• Manage departmental budgets, monitor variances, and provide periodic performance reporting to senior leadership.

• Mentor and coach staff to build a high-performing, customer-focused procurement organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred.

• Minimum 7–10 years of procurement or supply chain experience within oil & gas, chemical, or heavy industrial environments (e.g., BP, Marathon, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, BASF, Dow).

• Demonstrated multi-site procurement leadership —must have supported multiple plants or refineries simultaneously.

• Direct people management experience with proven success developing and leading high-performing teams.

• Expertise in sourcing, contracting, negotiation, and supplier performance management.

• Proficiency in SAP Materials Management (MM) and experience with Plant Maintenance (PM) or Ariba/CLM systems preferred.

• Strong understanding of refinery operations, materials, and project procurement requirements.

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with executive presence.

• Ability to travel up to 25% to support multi-site operations across the western U.S.

Core Competencies

• Strategic procurement leadership with strong commercial and operational acumen.

• Skilled negotiator with experience driving value across complex, multi-site environments.

• Collaborative leader with the ability to build trust and influence across all organizational levels.

• Results-driven with a focus on cost management, supplier accountability, and process excellence.

• Strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities in dynamic environments.

Compensation & Confidentiality

• Base Salary: $150,000 – $170,000

• Bonus: 22% Target Annual Performance Incentive

• Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, and Relocation Assistance

This is a confidential retained search . Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications will be considered. For serious consideration, please include your salary expectations when expressing interest.