Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager

The Purchasing & Inventory Control Manager is responsible for leading procurement and inventory management activities across both the North Pole Refinery (NPR) and the Valdez Refinery (PSVR), ensuring the reliable, cost-effective, and timely availability of materials and services to support refinery operations.

Reporting to the Vice President of Refining, this role serves as the single point of accountability for materials readiness, supplier performance, and inventory health across the organization. The position balances strategic sourcing and cross-site optimization with direct support of day-to-day operational and maintenance requirements.

• Lead procurement of materials, equipment, and services across both refineries
• Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, lead time, and supply reliability
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier terms
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships

• Oversee inventory control for maintenance, operations, and turnaround materials across NPR and PSVR
• Optimize inventory levels to ensure availability of critical spares while minimizing working capital
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and system discipline
• Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
• Standardize inventory practices, part numbering, and material specifications across both refineries
• Ensure consistency in processes, systems, and supplier usage
• Balance and optimize inventory between sites where applicable

• Partner closely with Refinery Managers, Operations & Maintenance Coordinators, and Maintenance teams to ensure readiness of materials
• Support planned and emergent work with timely procurement and issue resolution
• Align materials strategies with equipment criticality and operational priorities
• Ensure materials readiness for turnaround planning and execution
• Coordinate sourcing of long-lead and critical items
• Support turnaround planning teams with procurement timelines and logistics.

• Manage purchasing and inventory processes within ERP/CMMS platforms (Manager Plus, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Ensure data accuracy for materials, vendors, and inventory records
• Drive improvements in workflows, reporting, and system utilization
• Manage procurement spend and support budgeting processes
• Identify cost savings opportunities through sourcing strategies and inventory optimization
• Track supplier performance and cost efficiency across sites

• Ensure procurement and inventory practices align with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain audit readiness and strong internal controls
• Support safety and PSM requirements related to materials and equipment

• Lead and develop purchasing and inventory personnel
• Establish performance expectations and accountability
• Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• A combination of related education, professional training, and directly relevant experience may be considered.

• 8–12+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management in refining, petrochemical, or heavy industry.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience supporting maintenance and turnaround environments strongly preferred.
• Experience working across multiple sites or centralized functions preferred.

• Experience with ERP/CMMS systems such as Manager Plus, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, procurement processes, and supply chain optimization.
• Familiarity with refinery materials and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation components.
• Strong analytical capability, including Excel and reporting tools.

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• High attention to detail and data integrity.
• Ability to balance competing…