Category Manager - Capital

About LSB LSB is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com.

Summary LSB Industries (“LSB”) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Category Manager – Capital to join our Procurement team. The primary function of this role is to provide procurement support to LSB’s Capital Projects team for equipment, materials, and services in the development & execution of capital projects to enable best-value outcomes while mitigating risk. Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Director, this position will be responsible for developing and executing strategies for assigned categories (e.g., fixed equipment, electrical equipment, etc.) that meet LSB’s requirements at the best overall value (e.g., quality, delivery, cost/price).

This position can be performed on site at LSB’s corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City or remotely with 25% travel to our various facilities and suppliers.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Serves as primary point of contact (for assigned categories) between Procurement and Project Managers & Engineers (the “Projects team”) as well as the commercial interface with suppliers & contractors to ensure cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met
• Collaborates with the Projects team to develop project procurement strategies, plans, and schedules
• Identifies opportunities to aggregate volumes for enhanced commercial terms (e.g., pricing, delivery, etc.) based on multi-year Capital Plan
• Leads and manages RFQ/RFP process from issuance to facilitating technical bid analysis & evaluation with the Project team; Develops award recommendation in collaboration with the Project team
• Leads supplier/contractor negotiations to ensure optimal commercial and contract terms
• Drafts & executes agreements (including Purchase Orders) with commercial terms and technical documentation while adhering to corporate policies & risk mitigation strategies
• Manage agreements in accordance with applicable payment & overall project schedules
• Manage & track equipment & material status through delivery including warehousing and temporary/long-term storage as necessary
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to include timely resolution of issues/risks to cost and/or schedule
• Communicate execution to Project Procurement Plan (to include issues/risks) to Project team
• Qualifies prospective suppliers via on-site assessments of their manufacturing/testing facility and quality management system; Subsequently performs periodic quality audits at qualified suppliers’ facilities
• Monitor and report on category performance, including benefits contribution (cost savings/avoidance), cost/price benchmarking, and supplier performance metrics