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CITGO Petroleum Corporation

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA; Lemont, IL; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and / or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines, and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Provides procurement support for all assigned locations in accordance with company procedures and strategic goals. Assists with or performs the following duties : issuance of purchase orders; selects and negotiates with approved vendors and evaluates vendor reliability; obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, with consideration to quality, reliability, and urgency of need; supports deliveries and follows up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment as needed. Knowledgeable in bidding out process and evaluations in order to establish best value contracts and outline agreements. Maintains records and files to ensure accurate and complete documentation. Set-up vendor for use through vendor prequalification system and maintain vendor relations. Performs analytical tasks and industry research.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience or 4 years of job related experience in lieu of degree required
• Computer Skills : SAP, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GEP
• Problem solving and analytical skills

Job Duties

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 1610

Nearest Major Market : Houston