We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Services Specialist position. This position is located at our Houston, TX Corporate Office.
Sasol offers a comprehensive total rewards package with market-related compensation and benefits that are consistent across our sites in the USA. The total rewards package is competitive within our industry and is designed to attract and retain our most valuable assets – our employees. Come be a part of our Growing Team.
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company spanning 30 countries. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. Sustainability has become a major driver in our business where we advance chemical and energy solutions that contribute to a thriving planet, society and enterprise. In support, we have prioritized four relevant Sustainable Development Goals to ensure our business is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
We are a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States. We strive to deliver sustainable and superior value to all our stakeholders. Learn more about Sasol at www.sasol.com or www.sasolnorthamerica.com
Purpose of Job
Responsible for managing contractor workforce contracts, including supplier negotiations, contract development, amendments, implementation, monitoring, and systems updates. Supports service contracting process and is responsible for select non-labor service contracts. Ensures accurate service masters are available and contracts are accurately reflected in Livelink and SAP. Works with other contract owners to develop coherent processes for tracking labor on-hire time & rates. Ensures that vendors draw against contracts seamlessly and within corporate policy, especially for complex contracts that are utilized by multiple groups across departments and/or sites. Ensures that services procurement transactions follow all applicable Sasol, SOX, DOA, Customs, ISO/RC, and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
Scope includes approximately 25 contracts valuing $50 million per year.
Key Accountabilities
- Negotiates, implements and maintains hired labor services contracts
- Maintains accurate contracts and contractor information in Livelink & SAP
- Ensures adequate Service Masters are available for labor contractors and other services
- Troubleshoots vendor service issues including contracting, billing, documentation & other services
- Monitors hired staff status to ensure proper on-boarding and off-boarding procedures are followed.
- Work with end-users to monitor progress to ensure successful completion of services and to terminate contracts and POs upon final completion.
- Ensures all contracting is compliant with all Sasol policies and procedures.
- Day to day management of key hired-labor services contracts.
- Reports key KPIs for contractor activity and other services
- Support Sanctions and ABAC screening process for services vendors.
Formal Education
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Working Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or 10 years related work experience
- 5 years related experience in contracting / procurement process.
- Some SAP MM Module expertise, preferably with services procureme
Required Personaland Professional Skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with peers, customers, vendors, brokers, etc.
- Proficient Computer skills – Microsoft Office, Internet, Livelink. Ability to quickly learn new systems
- SAP experience preferred
Sasol (USA) Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Sasol treats work-authorized job applicants equally in recruiting and hiring without regard to their citizenship status or national origin unless required by law, regulation, executive order, government contract, or determination by the Attorney General. Please note Sasol will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status (for example, E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position.
