Regional Procurement Manager

Regional Procurement Manager – PBF Energy Inc.

Regional Procurement Manager at PBF Energy Inc., one of the largest independent refiners in North America, leads the sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities to support refinery operations, maintenance, turnarounds, and capital projects across multiple sites.

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of procurement professionals supporting refinery operations, maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, and other functions.
• Execute category management strategies developed by Category Leaders to optimize sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance.
• Lead sourcing and contracting activities for services, equipment, and materials, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, legal standards, and delegation of authority.
• Negotiate commercial terms, conditions, and pricing to deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and reduced total cost of ownership.
• Review, approve, and maintain contractor rates and related information in TRACK.
• Assist with the procurement of warehouse stock inventory and services to ensure supply continuity as needed.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management and purchase order processes in SAP and CLM systems, resolving invoice and PO discrepancies to ensure proper workflow.
• Partner with Legal and Insurance to review and approve contractual exceptions, and ensure risk is appropriately managed.
• Document supplier non‑compliance issues, issue formal notices, and facilitate resolution of problems such as damaged materials, warranty claims, and schedule‑critical expediting.
• Support Procurement, Accounting, Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering in resolving SAP system issues affecting requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance, including qualification, scorecards, corrective actions, and ISNetworld requirements.
• Drive cost savings, risk management, and process improvement initiatives in alignment with business goals.
• Benchmark and apply industry best practices to strengthen procurement strategies and business results.
• Prepare and manage the department’s annual budget, analyzing and addressing favorable or unfavorable variances.
• Motivate, coach, and develop team members to achieve high performance and capability.
• Provide guidance and training on contract policies to refinery personnel.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills (written, verbal, and ability to work with cross‑functional teams).
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization as well as with suppliers.
• Ability to manage personnel and resolve personnel issues.
• Ability to manage and effectively resolve business issues.
• Must be a team player and customer focused.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand issues, develop plans, and set metrics to measure progress toward goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and can build strong relationships.
• Attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Able to handle day‑to‑day tactical concerns while staying on course with long‑term strategic targets.
• Strong decision‑making, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working in SAP as a buyer.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred, or ten plus years of Procurement Contracting/Making experience.
• Five or more years of procurement, contract development, negotiation, sourcing, or supply chain experience in refining, petrochemical, or industrial operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of supply chain fundamentals, purchasing processes, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable commercial terms, drive cost savings, and manage risk.
• Proficiency with SAP Materials Management; familiarity with SAP Plant Maintenance, Ariba, or other contract management platforms preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to…